Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337617383
Author: Roger A. Arnold
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The assumptions and predictions of simple quantity theory of money.

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The quantity theory of money assumes that the velocity and output remains constant. When this assumption holds good, there exists a proportional link between the changes in money supply and the changes in prices. However, it is evident that in the real world, a strictly proportional relationship between the money supply and the price level do not exist. However, there is a strong direct relationship between the changes in money supply and prices. Thus, the quantity theory is capable of predict to an extent.

Economics Concept Introduction

Quantity theory of money:  The Quantity theory of money refers to the relationship between the price level and money supply. The quantity theory of money equation is MV = PY.

Money supply: Money supply refers to the total amount of monetary assets circulating in an economy during a particular period of time.

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