If financial news broadcasts reported that inflation was likely to rise significantly next year, what would most likely happen to the velocity of circulation?

A. Velocity will decrease.
B. Velocity will increase.
C. Velocity will remain constant.
D. Velocity is unrelated to inflation.


Answer: B

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