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Economic Commentary

Velocity and Monetary Targets

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To interpret the monetary targets in 1983, we have to know where we have been and where we are going. The equation of exchange, MV=PQ, provides a simple accounting framework for keeping track of where we have been and for suggesting where we may be going. M is the money supply, however defined; V is the related velocity, or turnover of money; P is the general price level; and Q is real output.

06.06.1983EC 6/6/1983

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Gavin, William T. 1983. “Velocity and Monetary Targets.” Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Economic Commentary 6/6/1983.

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