Money demand elasticities have been considered as critical inputs to regulate the conduct of monetary policy. A stable demand function for money further has been regarded as essential condition for the viability of monetary policy. Hence, demand for money has been subjected to extensive empirical scrutiny in many countries over the years. The issue assumes importance in the context of an economy experiencing financial innovation, deregulation and technological changes. Therefore, it is felt necessary to have a fresh look at some of the issues in the context of Indian economy. In the light of...
Money demand elasticities have been considered as critical inputs to regulate the conduct of monetary policy. A stable demand function for money furth...