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Income Velocity of Money

Income Velocity of Money: a supplied-input model with explicit assumptions and a worked example.

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Your inputs

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Enter nominal gdp.
Enter average money supply.

Formula

velocity=nominal GDP/money stock.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Use the same currency and a specified money aggregate, such as M1 or M2. No causal inflation prediction.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Nominal GDP: 2000
  • Average money supply: 500

Nominal GDP = 2000; Average money supply = 500. The primary result is 4.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter nominal gdp, average money supply. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

velocity=nominal GDP/money stock.. Use the same currency and a specified money aggregate, such as M1 or M2. No causal inflation prediction.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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