Quantity theory of money: The equation MV = PQ, where M is the money supply, V is velocity, P is the price level, and Q is real output.
How to apply it: Apply the quantity theory to explain how an increase in the money supply leads to inflation if velocity and output are constant.
Course: AP Macroeconomics · Unit: Financial Sector
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