Suppose that changes in bank regulations expand the availability of credit cards to that people can hold less cash. How does this event affect the demand for money? If the Fed does not respond to this event, what will happen to the price level? If the Fed wants to keep this price level stable, what should it do?

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Suppose that changes in bank regulations expand the availability of credit cards to that people can hold less cash.

  1. How does this event affect the demand for money?
  2. If the Fed does not respond to this event, what will happen to the price level?
  3. If the Fed wants to keep this price level stable, what should it do?
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