Consider an Economy That Has the Following Monetary Data

question 14

Multiple Choice

Consider an economy that has the following monetary data. The monetary base and the money supply are expected to grow at a constant rate of 20% per year.Inflation and expected inflation are 20% per year.Suppose that bank reserves and currency pay no interest,all currency is held by the public,and bank deposits pay no interest.What is the nominal value of seignorage over the year?

• A)$10
• B)$60
• C)$70
• D)$200

---

Definitions:

Nonexcludability

Refers to a situation in a market where it's impossible to exclude individuals from using a good or service, often associated with public goods.

Chemical Industry

A sector that produces and sells chemicals and substances obtained by transforming raw materials through chemical processes.

Economic Efficiency

Economic efficiency occurs when all resources are allocated optimally to serve each individual or entity in the best way while minimizing waste and inefficiency.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, where no single entity can dictate prices.