Monetarists Use the Equation of Exchange to Predict the Effects

question 30

Multiple Choice

Monetarists use the equation of exchange to predict the effects of changes in M on

• A)velocity.
• B)nominal GDP.
• C)real GDP.
• D)the price level.

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