Relationship Between Quantity of Money and Price Level

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What happens to the price level (P) when the quantity of money (M) is doubled?

  • P decreases by 25%
  • P is doubled (correct)
  • P is halved
  • P remains constant

How does an increase in the desire to hold money (K) affect the price level according to the text?

  • Price level fluctuates
  • Price level decreases (correct)
  • Price level increases
  • Price level remains constant

In the context of the text, what does a higher value of K signify for the price-level and value of money?

  • Higher value of K has no impact on price-level or value of money
  • Higher value of K leads to higher price-level and value of money
  • Higher value of K leads to lower price-level and lower value of money (correct)
  • Higher value of K leads to lower price-level and higher value of money

Which relationship best describes the connection between the quantity of money (M) and the price level (P) according to the text?

<p>Direct relationship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact on price-level when demand for money increases according to the text?

<p>Price level decreases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a reduction in present expenditure due to an increase in the desire to hold money affect the price level?

<p>Price level decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main criticisms of the cash balance approach mentioned in the text?

<p>It does not consider the impact of real forces on price-level changes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between central banks and commercial banks?

<p>Central banks do not seek profit, while commercial banks aim to make a profit. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility typically associated with central banks, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Regulating and supervising the activities of commercial banks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the assumption of 'ceteris paribus' considered unrealistic in relation to the cash balance approach?

<p>It assumes all other variables remain constant, which is not practical in reality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the cash balance approach neglect, according to the text?

<p>The role of rate of interest and non-monetary factors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a central bank typically NOT do with regards to deposits from the public?

<p>Pay interest on them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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