Demand deposits
Demand deposits are deposits in banks that are available by making a cash withdrawal or writing a check.
Definition
According to Principles of Economics by Timothy Taylor (3rd edition),
- Demand deposits. Deposits in banks that are available by making a cash withdrawal or writing a check.
According to Macroeconomics by Mankiw (7th edition),
- Demand deposits. Assets that are held in banks and can be used on demand to make transactions, such as checking accounts.