Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Economics

Money: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Money.

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Question 1
1 mark

Which characteristic of money is essential for it to effectively serve as a medium of exchange, eliminating the reliance on a double coincidence of wants?

Question 2
1 mark

According to the theory of money demand, the opportunity cost of holding money primarily refers to:

Question 3
1 mark

Suppose an economy experiences a period of unexpectedly high inflation. How does this unanticipated inflation primarily affect the wealth of individuals holding significant amounts of currency (cash) and non-interest-bearing demand deposits?

Question 4
1 mark

In Hong Kong, which of the following items is included in the definition of M1?

Question 5
1 mark

In the definition of money supply aggregates in Hong Kong, what is the main distinction between M2 and M3?

Question 6
2 marks

Define the unit of account function of money and explain why it is essential for calculating the total value of different goods in an economy.

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Question 7
3 marks

Identify two key differences between the definitions of M1 and M3 money supply in Hong Kong.

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Question 8
5 marks

Excluding its function as a medium of exchange, explain two other essential functions that money performs in a modern economy.

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Question 9
4 marks

Money serves several crucial functions in a modern economy. Explain four main functions of money.

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Question 10
4 marks

The demand for money can be broadly categorized into transactions demand and asset demand.


(a) Explain why the transactions demand for money depends positively on income.


(b) Explain why the asset demand for money depends negatively on the nominal interest rate.

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