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Purpose — This study explores the dynamic effect of electronic money as a non-cash payment instrument on the velocity of money in Indonesia from 2012 to 2020.
Method — Using quarterly time series data from 2012 to 2020, the research employs the Error Correction Model (ECM), stationarity, cointegration, and classical assumption tests to ensure the correct estimation procedure.
Findings — The findings reveal several essential points: (1) Faster circulation of cash generally increases the velocity of M1; (2) Excessive money supply slows down M1 circulation; (3) An increase in the use of debit cards (ATMs) tends to reduce M1 velocity, while quicker credit card transactions can accelerate it; (4) Rapid circulation of electronic money can expedite M1, but large amounts can hinder it. Overall, both cash and non-cash money equally influence the behavior of M1 velocity in Indonesia.
Implication — The government should focus more on money velocity to maintain stability, even though various payment instruments are utilized in the economy.
Originality — The current research focuses on the dynamic development of modern finance in Indonesia and electronic money as non-cash payment instruments that impact money velocity.
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Khavgpom, J. D. (1967). Covariations in the currency ratio and the velocity of money in underdeveloped countries. The Journal of Development Studies, 3(3), 293-306. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220386708421228
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Mele, A., & Stefanski, R. (2019). Velocity in the long run: Money and structural transformation. Review of Economic Dynamics, 31, 393–410. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.red.2018.09.004
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Mughal, K. S., Schneider, F. G., Aslam, F., & Tahir, A. (2021). Money Multiplier Bias Due to Informal Sector: An Extension of the Existing Money Multiplier. South Asian Journal of Macroeconomics and Public Finance, 10(2), 139–157. https://doi.org/10.1177/2277978720979888
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Oyadeyi, O. O. (2024). The Velocity of Money and Lessons for Monetary Policy in Nigeria: An Application of the Quantile ARDL Approach. Journal of the Knowledge Economy. 1-37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-024-02201-7
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Salas, S. (2020). Precautionary Money Demand in a Cash-in-Advance Model. Journal of Money, Credit and Banking.
Shahbaz, M., Hoang, T. H. Van, Mahalik, M. K., & Roubaud, D. (2017). Energy consumption, financial development, and economic growth in India: New evidence from a nonlinear and asymmetric analysis. Energy Economics, 63. 199–212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2017.01.023
Sharma, S. S., & Syarifuddin, F. (2019). Determinants of Indonesia’s Income Velocity of Money. Buletin Ekonomi Moneter Dan Perbankan, 21(3), 323–342.
Sreenu, N. (2020). Cashless Payment Policy and Its Effects on Economic Growth of India: An Exploratory Study. ACM Transactions on Management Information Systems, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.1145/3391402
Tule, M. K., & Oduh, M. O. (2016). Financial innovations and the future of monetary policy in Nigeria. Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 26(5), 453-476. https://doi.org/10.1080/10438599.2016.1229854
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