Figure 30-2

question 181

Multiple Choice

Figure 30-2. On the graph, MS represents the money supply and MD represents money demand. The usual quantities are measured along the axes.
-Refer to Figure 30-2. If the relevant money-demand curve is the one labeled MD1, then the equilibrium value of money is

• A) 0.5 and the equilibrium price level is 2.
• B) 2 and the equilibrium price level is 0.5.
• C) 0.5 and the equilibrium price level cannot be determined from the graph.
• D) 2 and the equilibrium price level cannot be determined from the graph.

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