Econ Macro (book Only)
Econ Macro (book Only)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337408745
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 1P

Sub-part

A

To determine

the average money balance during the pay period.

Concept Introduction:

The velocity of money is affected by many financial innovations of exchanging money. The frequency of wages is also an important factor that determines the velocity of money. Since payment practices change slowly over time, their effects on velocity can be anticipated. The more often workers get paid, keeping things constant, the lower their average money balances, so the more active the money supply and the greater its velocity. Thus, to increase the average money balance, the wages should not be paid very frequently but at long regular intervals which enables the worker to plan their spending.

Sub-part

A

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Explanation of Solution

  1. Since I spend my money at a constant rate during the month, I use the same amount everyday which leaves my average money balance to be $1,00030=$33.33 during the pay period.

Sub-Part

B

To determine

the average monthly balance in each of the circumstances.

Concept Introduction:

The velocity of money is affected by many financial innovations of exchanging money. The frequency of wages is also an important factor that determines the velocity of money. Since payment practices change slowly over time, their effects on velocity can be anticipated. The more often workers get paid, keeping things constant, the lower their average money balances, so the more active the money supply and the greater its velocity. Thus, to increase the average money balance, the wages should not be paid very frequently but at long regular intervals which enables the worker to plan their spending.

Sub-Part

B

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

  1. I spend at a constant rate, so getting $500 twice monthly instead of $1,000 once, would lower my average money balance to $5,0030=$16.67 .
  2. If I am uncertain about my total spendings, I would keep hold some money and thus, my average money balance would increase as it would be more than zero.
  3. Spending more in the beginning of the month would make reduce the amount of money with me, thus, this reduce the average money balance.
  4. If the income increases from $1,000, it will increase the average money balance.

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