In the context of monetary economics, the 'Velocity of Money' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of monetary economics, the 'Velocity of Money' refers to:
A. The rate at which money changes hands in the economy
B. The growth rate of money supply
C. The rate of inflation only
D. The rate of interest
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Velocity of money is the average number of times a unit of money is used to purchase goods and services within a given period. It appears in the equation of exchange MV = PT.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'BIMSTEC' grouping includes how many member countries?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 8

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
BIMSTEC has 7 member countries.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of elasticity, a perfectly inelastic demand curve is:
A. Horizontal
B. Vertical
C. Downward sloping with unit elasticity
D. Upward sloping

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A perfectly inelastic demand curve is a vertical straight line, indicating that quantity demanded does not change at all with changes in price.

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Question #3
The 'monetary transmission mechanism' refers to:
A. the transmission of money across banks
B. the exchange of old currency notes
C. the printing of new currency
D. the process by which monetary policy changes affect output and inflation

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Monetary transmission is the process through which policy rate changes affect the real economy.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1