According to the equation of exchange, rapid increases in money supply almost always lead to rapid increases in the inflation rate. the price level. real GDP. money velocity.
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However, in most cases, rapid increases in the money supply tend to lead to rapid increases in the price level (P). This is because when there is more money in the economy, people have more purchasing power, which can lead to increased demand for goods and Show more…
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