What is the equation of exchange (quantity theory of money)? How does it explain changes in employment and the price level? Analyze figure 16-7 and explain what happens to inflation and employment as the Fed changes money supply.
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Quantity Theory of Money (QTM) states that: (Money Supply, M)*(Velocity of money, V) = (Price, P)*(output, Y)
Employment and Y are directly related as can be seen from Okun's Law. Keeping M and V constant, We can see that as Employment rate increases, Y increases and to keep the equation in balance (since M and V are constant), P must decrease. Therefore, UNemployment decreases, price level also decreases and vice-versa. Employment and Price Level are inversely related. This is because as employment rises, output (or income) rises and thus, supply increases leading to a reduction in price level.
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