The Velocity of Money

question 56

Multiple Choice

The velocity of money

• A) is, according to the equation of exchange, equal to P/M.
• B) indicates the number of times per year a dollar is spent on final goods and services.
• C) is, according to the equation of exchange, equal to M/Y.
• D) indicates the speed with which the U.S. Treasury can mint new coins.

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