Suppose at present people hold a quantity of money equal to 80% of nominal GDP. What happens to velocity if people wish to increase their money holdings to 85% of nominal GDP?
A) Velocity can increase or decrease depending on people's tastes and preferences toward money.
B) Velocity is unaffected.
C) Velocity increases.
D) Velocity decreases.

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If people wish to increase their money holdings, then they will likely decrease their spending and financial transactions, decreasing velocity.

Suppose at Present People Hold a Quantity of Money Equal