WAEC Economics 2026 Question 17

Question 17

Money and Inflation

Other things being equal, an increase in the supply of money may lead to

  1. A.fall in the velocity of circulation of money
  2. B.rise in the general price level
  3. C.fall in the demand for commodities
  4. D.rise in the rate of unemployment in the short-run
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (rise in the general price level)

Explanation

More money chasing the same goods raises prices.