Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28, Problem 10IAPA
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To explain:

The reason for Mr. MF is right at his argument and the implication that can be made by his equation of exchange and the quantity theory of money.

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