Suppose at Present People Hold a Quantity of Money Equal

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose at present people hold a quantity of money equal to 80% of nominal GDP. What happens to velocity if people wish to increase their money holdings to 85% of nominal GDP?

• A) Velocity can increase or decrease depending on people's tastes and preferences toward money.
• B) Velocity is unaffected.
• C) Velocity increases.
• D) Velocity decreases.

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