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What does the equation of exchange M × V = P × Y define?
What does the equation of exchange M × V = P × Y define?
- The relationship between inflation and interest rates
- The relationship between savings and investments
- The relationship between money supply and nominal GDP (correct)
- The relationship between government spending and taxes
In the context of the Quantity Theory of Money, what does a constant velocity imply?
In the context of the Quantity Theory of Money, what does a constant velocity imply?
- Inflation is only impacted by changes in velocity
- The price level will fluctuate regardless of monetary policy
- Changes in the money supply will not affect nominal income
- Nominal income is determined solely by changes in the money supply (correct)
What does the variable 'k' represent in the demand for money equation?
What does the variable 'k' represent in the demand for money equation?
- The velocity of money
- The demand for money relative to pricing
- The income elasticity of money supply
- A constant based on the ratio of transactions to nominal income (correct)
When assuming the velocity of money is constant, how can the growth rate of the price level be expressed?
When assuming the velocity of money is constant, how can the growth rate of the price level be expressed?
According to the Quantity Theory of Money, an increase in the money supply will primarily affect which of the following?
According to the Quantity Theory of Money, an increase in the money supply will primarily affect which of the following?
How can inflation be represented using the percentage changes in money supply and aggregate output?
How can inflation be represented using the percentage changes in money supply and aggregate output?
What role does the velocity of money (V) play in the equation M × V = P × Y?
What role does the velocity of money (V) play in the equation M × V = P × Y?
What assumption is made regarding the demand for money in the Quantity Theory of Money?
What assumption is made regarding the demand for money in the Quantity Theory of Money?
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Velocity of Money (V)
Velocity of Money (V)
The average number of times a dollar is spent in a year. It represents the speed at which money circulates in the economy.
Equation of Exchange
Equation of Exchange
The equation that states the relationship between the money supply (M), velocity of money (V), price level (P), and aggregate output (Y): M * V = P * Y.
Quantity Theory of Money
Quantity Theory of Money
The theory that states that the price level is determined solely by changes in the money supply, assuming velocity and output are constant.
Demand for Money (Md)
Demand for Money (Md)
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K (Cambridge K)
K (Cambridge K)
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Inflation Rate (Ï€)
Inflation Rate (Ï€)
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Quantity Theory of Inflation
Quantity Theory of Inflation
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Constant Velocity Assumption
Constant Velocity Assumption
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Study Notes
Quantity Theory of Money
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Equation of Exchange: M × V = P × Y
- M = Money Supply
- V = Velocity of Money (average transactions per dollar)
- P = Price Level
- Y = Aggregate Output (income)
- P × Y = Nominal GDP (aggregate nominal income)
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Velocity: Generally considered constant in the short run.
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Aggregate Output (Y): Assumed to be at full employment level
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Quantity Theory Implication: Changes in the money supply (M) primarily affect the price level (P).
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Demand for Money:
- Money demand (Md) is a function of price × output (P × Y).
- Md = k × P × Y, where k is a constant (1/V).
- Money demand does not depend on interest rates in this theory.
- When money market is in equilibrium, Money Supply (M) equals Money Demand (Md).
Quantity Theory and Inflation
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Equation for Percentage Change: %Δ(M×V) = %ΔM + %ΔV, and similarly for %Δ(P×Y).
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Inflation Rate (Ï€): The percentage change in the price level (P).
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Quantity Theory as an Inflation Theory: Assuming velocity is constant (%ΔV = 0), the equation becomes: π = %ΔM - %ΔY. This means inflation is directly related to the growth rate of the money supply, minus the growth rate of output.
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Explore the key concepts of the Quantity Theory of Money, including the Equation of Exchange and the relationship between money supply and inflation. This quiz will test your understanding of how changes in money supply impact price levels and aggregate output.
