2.1 Does the money demand curve have a positive slope ora negative slope? Why does it have this slope? Explain why an increase in the variable on the vertical axis of the money demand curve causes either an increase or a decrease in the variable on the horizontal axis of the money demand curve. 2.2 Give an example of a monetary policy target. Explain why the Fed uses policy targets.

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