JAMB Economics 2008 Question 28

Question 28

Money and Inflation

The theoretical relationship between money supply and prices is weakened by changes in the

  1. A.money supply
  2. B.general price level
  3. C.velocity of money
  4. D.interest rate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (velocity of money)

Explanation

The quantity theory links money and prices only if the velocity of circulation stays constant, so changes in velocity weaken the link.