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The demand for money represents the idea that there is ?

Correct answer: D. a negative relationship between the interest rate and the quantity of money demanded

  • A. a positive relationship between the interest rate and the quantity of money demanded
  • B. a negative relationship between the price level and the quantity of money demanded
  • C. a negative relationship between the level of aggregate output and the quantity of money demanded
  • D. a negative relationship between the interest rate and the quantity of money demanded

Explanation

The speculative demand for money varies inversely with the interest rate: people prefer holding money when rates are low and bonds when rates are high. Therefore, a higher interest rate reduces the quantity of money demanded.

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