chapter 15 monetary policy © west publishing company 1996
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Chapter 15Chapter 15
Monetary PolicyMonetary Policy
© West Publishing Company 1996
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EQUATION OF EXCHANGEEQUATION OF EXCHANGE
M V = P Q M is the money supply V is the velocity of money P is the price level Q is the real GDP
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INFLATIONINFLATION
Inflation refers to an increase in the general price level.
One-shot inflation is a one-time increase in the price level.
Continued inflation is continuous increases in the price level (CPI rises each year)
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CONTINUED INFLATIONCONTINUED INFLATION
YEAR 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
CPI 100 108 120 133 150
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CONTINUED INFLATIONCONTINUED INFLATION
Continued inflation results from continued increases in AD.
What causes these continued increases in AD?
Usually continued increases in the Money Supply
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COSTS OF INFLATIONCOSTS OF INFLATION
Inflation is a “tax” on peoples moneyholdings.
Inflation lowers the real return on your savings.
Inflation redistributes purchasing power from lenders to borrowers.
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COSTS OF INFLATIONCOSTS OF INFLATION
Inflation can lead to social tension Inflation creates greater uncertainty Inflation leads people to divert money away
from productive activities.
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INTEREST RATESINTEREST RATES
REAL RATE - the rate of return banks must have to cover costs and provide a return to investors
NOMINAL RATE - real rate plus the expected rate of inflation
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DEMAND FOR MONEYDEMAND FOR MONEY
The inverse relationship between the quantity of money balances and the interest rate
the interest rate is the opportunity cost of holding money
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Demand for, and Supply of Demand for, and Supply of Money Money
Exhibit 1Exhibit 1Interest Rate
Quantity of Money
M20
Interest Rate
Quantity of Money
0M1
i2
i1
Demand for Money
Supply of Money
(a) (b)
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Equilibrium in the Money Equilibrium in the Money Market Market Interest Rate
Quantity of Money
D1
0 M1
i2
i1
Excess Demandfor Money
S1Excess Supplyof Money
i3
Equilibrium in themoney market
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BONDS AND INTEREST BONDS AND INTEREST RATESRATES
bonds have a face value bonds pay a fixed interest payment each
year (coupon pmt) bond prices are determined by the
relationship between current interest rates and the bond’s rate
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BONDS AND INTEREST BONDS AND INTEREST RATESRATES
Bond Prices are inversely related to the current interest rate.
If current interest rates are higher than the bond’s rate then the bond will sell below face value
If interest rates fall, bond prices rise
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APPROPRIATE POLICIESAPPROPRIATE POLICIES
What are the appropriate monetary policies to close a recessionary gap?– buy bonds– decrease discount rate– decrease reserve requirement
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APPROPRIATE POLICIESAPPROPRIATE POLICIES
What are appropriate monetary policies to close an inflationary gap?– sell bonds– increase the discount rate– increase reserve requirements