The Requirement of a "Double Coincidence of Wants" Is the Chief

question 147

Multiple Choice

The requirement of a "double coincidence of wants" is the chief __________ of the __________ exchange system.

• A) advantage; barter
• B) advantage; monetary
• C) disadvantage; barter
• D) disadvantage; monetary

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Definitions:

Financial Break-even Point

The level of revenue necessary to cover all operating and financial costs, including interest and principal payments, yielding a net income of zero.

Discounted Payback Period

The amount of time it takes for an investment to generate enough cash flows to recover the initial outlay, with the cash flows discounted to account for the time value of money.

Forecasting Risk

The potential deviation of outcomes from predicted results in financial projections, due to uncertainties in the market or inaccurate assumptions.

Projected Cash Flows

Estimates of the amount of money expected to be received and paid out by a business over a future period.