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High powered money consists of _________________.

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Currency and coins held by the public

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Currency, cash reserves with banks and demand deposits

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Currency held by public and cash reserves with banks

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Currency and demand deposits

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Solution

The correct option is B Currency, cash reserves with banks and demand deposits
High powered money consists of currency and coins held by the public and deposits held by government and commercial banks. High powered money is a total liability of the monetary authority of the country.

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