Definition of M0, M1, M2, M3, M4

Different measures of money supply. Not all of them are widely used and the exact classifications depend on the country.

M0,M1
               also called narrow money, normally include coins and notes in circulation and other money equivalents that are easily convertible into cash. 

M2

         includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks and 24-hour money market funds. 

M3 

       includes M2 plus longer-term time deposits and money market funds with more than 24-hour maturity. The exact definitions of the three measures depend on the country. 

M4

        includes M3 plus other deposits. The term broad money is used to describe M2, M3 or M4, depending on the local practice.