According to the Monetarists, Which of the Following Is True

question 201

Multiple Choice

According to the monetarists, which of the following is true?

• A) Instability in the money supply is the primary cause of economic instability.
• B) A reduction in the money supply will cause consumers to increase spending.
• C) A reduction in the money supply will cause a proportional reduction in wages and prices, leaving output unchanged.
• D) A rapid growth rate of the money supply will lead to a rapid growth rate of real GDP.

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Definitions:

Bondholder Claims

The rights that bondholders have to the issuer's assets and income, usually in the form of interest payments and the return of principal at maturity.

Corporation Assets

Corporation assets are all owned resources of a corporation, including tangible and intangible items, that have value and can be used to produce goods or services.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own stock in a corporation, giving them ownership interests and rights such as voting on corporate matters.

Total Interest Expense

The sum of all interest payments made by a company over a reporting period, typically for borrowing funds.