Chapter 7 Flashcards
Equation of Exchange
Shows relationship between prices and money supply
MV=PQ
M
money supply
P
price level
Q
amount of output produced by economy
PQ
amount spent on output at current price level
V
velocity
Velocity
average number of times $1 turns over
result of SIMPLE QUANTITY THEORY is that the price lever and money supply are…
potentially related.
Where does inflation come from?
Fed and banking system increasing money supply
Nominal Interest Rate
Rate that is advertised
Real Interest Rate
Nominal interest rate, based on what expect inflation to be
Secured Loans
loans backed with an asset
Unsecured Loans
Nothing backing the loan
Monetizing the Debt
Central bank attempts to assist state in borrowing by purchasing debt for dollars
With inflation, borrowers…
gain and lenders lose