JAMB Economics 1998 Question 32

Question 32

Money and Inflation

Which of the following is true about the value of money?

  1. A.It varies inversely with the price level
  2. B.It varies directly with the price level
  3. C.It depreciates in the period of deflation
  4. D.It is not affected by the price level.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (It varies inversely with the price level)

Explanation

When prices rise, each naira buys less, so the value of money moves in the opposite direction to the price level.