QUESTION

Medium

Economy

Prelims 2013

Consider the following liquid assets:

  1. Demand deposits with the banks
  2. Time deposits with the banks
  3. Savings deposits with the banks
  4. Currency

The correct sequence of these decreasing order of Liquidity is

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Explanation

Liquidity refers to how quickly and easily an asset can be converted into cash without loss of value. Let’s analyze the given assets:

1. Demand deposits with the banks – These can be withdrawn anytime on demand. Highly liquid.

2. Time deposits with the banks – These cannot be withdrawn before maturity without penalty. Less liquid.

3. Savings deposits with the banks – Can be withdrawn but often require notice; slightly less liquid than demand deposits.

4. Currency – Cash is the most liquid form of asset.

Arranging in decreasing order of liquidity: Currency > Demand deposits > Savings deposits > Time deposits

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