Functions of Money and Say's Law Quiz

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What is required for a double coincidence of wants?

  • Two sellers who want the same thing
  • Two buyers who want the same thing
  • A buyer and a seller wanting the same thing
  • Two buyers each wanting what the other has (correct)

Which of the following is a recognized function of money?

  • Medium of value
  • Medium of store
  • Store of exchange
  • Unit of exchange (correct)

How does money function as a time machine for moving purchasing power?

  • Medium of exchange
  • Store of value (correct)
  • Medium of value
  • Store of exchange

What do people give up when they demand money instead of interest on bonds?

<p>Interest income (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of money, what does 'store of exchange' refer to?

<p>Storing money for future transactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is money considered a unit of account?

<p>To provide a standard measure for prices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a world where Say's Law always holds true, which function of money seems irrational?

<p>Store of value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function(s) of money are considered rational in a world where Say's Law always holds true?

<p>Unit of account and medium of exchange (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does holding money to reduce uncertainty align more closely with Keynes' view of money?

<p>Keynes' explanation of money as a store of value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a perfectly efficient market, which function of money would be least needed?

<p>Store of value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of money becomes less relevant in a hyperinflationary economy?

<p>Unit of account (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When interest rates are high, which function of money may be less attractive to individuals seeking to maximize returns?

<p>Store of value (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of money that allows individuals to easily compare the relative prices of products and services?

<p>Unit of account (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as the opportunity cost of holding money?

<p>Liquidity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the opportunity cost of holding bonds?

<p>It is liquidity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of interest rate in relation to holding money, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Serves as the opportunity cost of holding money (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of money involves making transactions easier by acting as a generally accepted intermediary in trade?

<p>Medium of exchange (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of opportunity cost, what does holding bonds involve according to the text?

<p>Forgone interest from not holding money (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Bank of Canada?

<p>To maintain the stability and liquidity of the financial system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do liquid assets generally earn a higher interest rate compared to loans to consumers?

<p>No (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who creates money in Canada based on the text?

<p>Both Bank of Canada and chartered banks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the money supply in Canada solely determined by the Bank of Canada?

<p>Yes, exclusively by the Bank of Canada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interest rate primarily according to the text?

<p>The price of money (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which institution earns a lower interest rate on liquid assets?

<p>Bank of Canada (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is FALSE regarding bonds and money as a store of value?

<p>Bonds are riskier than money. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the connection between changes in money markets and changes in aggregate demand?

<p>Monetary Transmission Mechanism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The quantity theory of money suggests that changes in the money supply primarily impact which of the following?

<p>Inflation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do bond prices typically react to changes in interest rates?

<p>Bond prices and interest rates move in opposite directions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT directly impacted by changes in the money supply according to the quantity theory of money?

<p>Unemployment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does an increase in the money supply have on inflation according to the quantity theory of money?

<p>Increases inflation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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