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Monetarism is an economic theory that emphasizes the role of money in the economy. It was developed by Milton Friedman in the 1950s and 1960s. Monetarists believe that the money supply is the primary determinant of economic activity and inflation. They argue that the central bank should control the money supply to achieve stable prices and full employment. Monetarists often advocate for a fixed exchange rate system and a gold standard, as these mechanisms are seen as tools to control the money supply.

The monetarist theory is based on the quantity theory of money, which states that the money supply times the velocity of money equals the price level times real output. Monetarists argue that if the money supply grows too fast, it will lead to inflation. Conversely, if the money supply grows too slowly, it will lead to deflation and a recession. Therefore, monetarists advocate for a steady growth in the money supply to maintain stable prices and economic growth.

Monetarism has been influential in shaping monetary policy and central banking practices. It has also been a subject of debate among economists, with critics arguing that monetarism oversimplifies the economy and ignores the role of other factors such as government spending and taxation. Despite these criticisms, monetarism remains an important theory in the study of money and monetary policy.