The Velocity of Money in Circulation Measures

question 142

Multiple Choice

The velocity of money in circulation measures:

• A)the average length of time that people hold wealth.
• B)how fast aggregate spending will increase for a given decline in money demand.
• C)how fast inflation will rise for a given increase in the money supply.
• D)how quickly money changes hands.
• E)how quickly banks can create money.

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