When We Assume That the Supply of Money Is a Variable

question 197

Multiple Choice

When we assume that the supply of money is a variable that the central bank controls,we

• A) must then assume as well that the demand for money is not influenced by the value of money.
• B) must then assume as well that the price level is unrelated to the value of money.
• C) are ignoring the fact that,in the real world,households are suppliers of money also.
• D) are ignoring the complications introduced by the role of the banking system.

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Definitions:

Decentralized

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Capitalized

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Amortized

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Financial Statements

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