Monetary Policy and Money Supply Concepts

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What is the effect of raising the reserve ratio on the money supply?

The money supply remains the same.

The money supply increases.

The money supply decreases. (correct)

The money supply fluctuates unpredictably.

How does the Bank of Canada increase the money supply?

By selling government bonds.

By decreasing the reserve ratio.

By purchasing government bonds. (correct)

By raising interest rates.

What happens when the overnight rate is increased?

Banks are encouraged to borrow more.

The money supply contracts. (correct)

The money supply expands.

Reserves in the banking system increase.

In what scenario would expansionary monetary policy be used?

To lower the equilibrium interest rate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting open-market operations?

To influence the money supply. Signup and view all the answers

What does a contractionary monetary policy aim to achieve?

Increasing the equilibrium interest rate. Signup and view all the answers

What does the zero lower bound represent?

A natural limit on how low interest rates can go. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of money as a medium of exchange?

To facilitate transactions for goods and services Signup and view all the answers

How does lower borrowing costs affect household and business behavior?

It encourages increased spending and investment. Signup and view all the answers

Which problem does money solve that is inherent in a barter economy?

Indivisibility of goods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered money in the context of the functions of money?

Real estate properties Signup and view all the answers

What is fiat money?

Legal tender established by government decree Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'money stock' refer to?

The total quantity of money circulating in the economy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Bank of Canada as a central bank?

To regulate the amount of money in the economy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes M1+ in the context of money supply classifications?

Currency plus chequable deposits held at banks Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bank of Canada use to influence the economy?

Monetary policy regarding the money supply Signup and view all the answers

How does a flat, elastic demand curve affect the relationship between money supply and interest rates?

It decreases the impact of money supply on interest rates. Signup and view all the answers

What is one primary benefit of monetary policy compared to fiscal policy?

It can be adjusted more quickly without waiting for political consensus. Signup and view all the answers

What does contractionary monetary policy aim to do when applied to an overheated economy?

Cool down the economy by decreasing the money supply. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a measure used to determine inflation rates?

Core inflation rate. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Classical Theory of inflation, what primarily determines the value of money?

The supply and demand for money. Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of a steep, inelastic demand curve on the money supply and interest rates?

Changes in money supply have a significant effect on interest rates. Signup and view all the answers

What do ATMs and credit card usage influence regarding the demand for money?

The liquidity preference of individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Which measure of inflation includes all goods that the average consumer buys?

Headline inflation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary determinant of the demand for money according to the quantity theory of money?

The level of prices in the economy Signup and view all the answers

In the long run, what is the effect of an increase in the money supply on real output?

Real output remains unchanged Signup and view all the answers

How is the velocity of money characterized in the explanation of the quantity theory of money?

It is constant and predictable Signup and view all the answers

What equation represents the relationship defined by the quantity theory of money?

MV = PY Signup and view all the answers

What does monetary neutrality imply regarding the effect of the money supply on real variables?

Changes in the money supply have no effect on real variables Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the central bank increases the money supply rapidly?

Inflation rate increases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key element in explaining the equilibrium price level?

Stable velocity of money Signup and view all the answers

According to the quantity theory of money, what is the relationship between the money supply and price level changes?

Increasing money supply leads to inflation Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'shoe-leather costs' refer to in the context of inflation?

Costs related to managing cash due to inflation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the impact of high, unpredictable inflation?

It makes savers worse off and borrowers better off. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about deflation?

It is less common than inflation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the real interest rate?

Real interest rate = Nominal interest rate - Inflation rate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'disinflation' signify?

A decrease in inflation rates while still being positive Signup and view all the answers

Why is moderate inflation considered beneficial for an economy?

It can reduce the risk of deflation. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tax distortion' (bracket creep) indicate in inflationary environments?

Higher nominal incomes lead to taxpayers entering higher tax brackets. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes hyperinflation?

It causes prolonged and extreme increases in price levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between unemployment and inflation in the short run according to the Phillips curve?

Higher unemployment leads to lower inflation. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does expansionary monetary policy have on employment in the long run?

It temporarily decreases unemployment before returning to prior levels. Signup and view all the answers

What does the long-run Phillips curve suggest about the trade-off between inflation and unemployment?

There is no trade-off between inflation and unemployment in the long run. Signup and view all the answers

During recessionary periods, what is the typical trend concerning inflation?

There is little to no threat of rising inflation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of potential output refer to?

The total output when resources are fully engaged. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to actual output when frictional and structural unemployment occur in an economy?

Actual output falls short of potential output. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the central bank increases short-run aggregate demand?

Unemployment initially falls and prices increase. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of higher inflation expectations on the economy?

They can lead to permanently higher inflation rates. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is Money?

Barter economies exchange goods and services without money, facing problems like double coincidence of wants and indivisibility.
Money solves these issues, acting as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value.
Money is the set of assets used for direct purchases, serving these three essential functions.

Types of Money

Fiat money is created by government decree, not backed by a commodity like gold.
Examples include banknotes, demand deposits (checking accounts), Canada Savings Bonds, and money market mutual funds.

Money Supply

The money supply (money stock) is the amount of money circulating in an economy.
Monetary policy, the setting of the money supply by central banks, significantly impacts economic factors.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) manages the money supply to maintain a sound economy.
Common measures of money supply include M1+ (currency and chequable deposits), M2 (M1+ savings and term deposits), and the monetary base (the "multiplied" component).

Money Creation

Banks accept deposits and provide loans.
Reserves are funds banks keep in their vaults.
Fractional-reserve banking is when banks hold less than 100% of deposits as reserves.
Each deposit can create a multiplier effect, expanding the total money supply.

Tools of Monetary Control

Central banks utilize reserve requirements, open-market operations (buying/selling government securities), and changes in the overnight rate to control the money supply.
Reserve requirements mandate the minimum fraction of deposits banks must hold.
Open-market operations adjust the money supply by buying or selling government securities.

Monetary Policy Effects

Expansionary monetary policy decreases interest rates, stimulating borrowing and spending.
Contractionary monetary policy increases interest rates, reducing borrowing and spending to control inflation.

Inflation and its effects

Inflation is an increase in the overall level of prices.
Deflation is a decrease in the overall level of prices.
The quantity theory of money explains the relationship between the money supply and prices.

The Phillips Curve

The Phillips curve shows the short-run relationship between inflation and unemployment.
In the long run, there's no tradeoff between inflation and unemployment (long-run Phillips curve).

Open Economy Concepts

An open economy interacts with other economies through trade and investment.
Exports are domestically produced goods and services sold abroad.
Imports are foreign goods and services bought domestically.
Balance of trade (net exports) is the difference between exports and imports.
International finance involves capital flows between countries (net capital outflow).
International capital flows affect interest rates and currency exchange rates.

Exchange Rates

Exchange rates are the prices at which one currency is exchanged for another.
Exchange rate regimes are the method in which exchange rates are determined or managed (floating or fixed).
Factors influencing exchange rates include demand and supply for a currency, interest rates, and government policies.

Global Financial Crises

Global financial crises often involve debt crises or exchange rate crises, causing problems for international trade and investment.
Organizations like the IMF play a role in helping countries during crises.

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This quiz explores key concepts related to monetary policy, including the effects of reserve ratios, open-market operations, and the roles of central banks like the Bank of Canada. Test your understanding of the functions and classifications of money, as well as the impacts of interest rates on economic behavior.