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The quantity theory of money implies that a given percentage change in the money supply will cause ?

Correct answer: A. an equal percentage change in nominal DGP.

  • A. an equal percentage change in nominal DGP.
  • B. an equal percentage change in real GDP
  • C. a larger percentage change in nominal GDP
  • D. a smaller percentage change in nominal

Explanation

The quantity equation is MV = PY, so if velocity and real output are treated as fixed, a given percentage change in money produces the same percentage change in nominal GDP. Nominal GDP combines the price level and real GDP.

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