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Chapter 4, Problem 2QAP

(a)

To determine

Individual’s money demand, when the interest rate increases by 5% and 10%.

(b)

To determine

Impact of interest rate on money demand.

(c)

To determine

Change in individual’s money demand at a 10% interest rate, when the yearly income is reduced by 50%.

(d)

To determine

Change in individual’s money demand at a 5% interest rate, when the yearly income is reduced by 50%.

(e)

To determine

Effect of income on money demand and dependence of this effect on interest rate in percentage terms.

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