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Sight deposits

What sight deposits means in economics, as one of what the two measures count, with an example and a question to test yourself.

Definition
Sight deposits
Sight deposits are current-account balances that can be spent or withdrawn on demand, by debit card or transfer, and they count in broad money.
Example

Can you think of an example of sight deposits?

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Can you name the four kinds of asset that make up narrow and broad money?

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