One problem, however, is that the multiplier between the monetary base and M1 and M2 has collapsed and economists keep tabs on that relationship.

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Over the past three years, the large decline in M1 velocity joined with the collapse of the Money Multiplier to produce an implosion in the velocity of the monetary base.

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