What Is the Biggest Disadvantage of a Barter System Compared

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Multiple Choice

What is the biggest disadvantage of a barter system compared to a system that uses money?

• A)It is difficult to find goods to trade in a barter system that satisfy the needs of society.
• B)A standardized unit of account cannot exist in a barter system.
• C)All commodities are difficult to transport and therefore inefficient for exchange.
• D)Each trade requires a double coincidence of wants.
• E)Commodities are difficult to use as a store of value.

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