In: Economics
What does the equation of exchange state?
a. What is spent is equal to what is bought.
b. Supply is always less than demand, except during inflation.
c. Demand is always greater than supply, except during recessions.
d. Growth comes quickly, but not too fast.
e. All of the above.
e.) The equation states that what is spent is equal to what is bought. It tells us total spending is equal to total sales revenue.
The equation tells us that total spending (M x V) is equal to total sales revenue (P x Y)
Where M = the money supply
V = the velocity of money
P = the price level
Y = real output