Suppose That the Money Supply and Real GDP in 2006

question 84

Essay

Suppose that the money supply and real GDP in 2006 were $80 billion and $220 billion,respectively.In 2007,the central bank increased money supply to $88 billion and real GDP rose to $231 billion.Assume the income elasticity of money is 0.5.
a.What are the rates of growth in money supply and real GDP?
b.What is the inflation rate?
c.If,in 2008,the money supply level remains the same level as 2007,but real GDP grows at another 5 percent,what will be the inflation rate in 2008?

Understand the role and instruments of central banks in regulating the economy.

Relate economic policies to the economic growth and stability of a country.

Evaluate the relevance and limitations of economic indicators in measuring prosperity.

Explain the role of purchasing power parity in comparing economies.

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