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Why is it important for the government to control how much money is in circulation?(1 point)
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It is important to make currency easy to divide.
It is important to make currency easy to divide.

It is important to protect the value of the currency.
It is important to protect the value of the currency.

It is important to make currency easy to carry.
It is important to make currency easy to carry.

It is important to have the money backed by the gold standard.
It is important to have the money backed by the gold standard.
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It is important to protect the value of the currency. Controlling the money supply helps prevent runaway inflation or deflation and preserves purchasing power.