Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Double Coincidence of Wants

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the double coincidence of wants?

• A)Both Tom and Jerry would like to purchase the same good.
• B)Tom has something he's willing to trade with Jerry;Jerry has something he's not willing to trade with Tom.
• C)Tom and Jerry have very similar tastes;hence,Tom's wants coincide with Jerry's.
• D)Tom has something he's willing to trade with Jerry,who wants it;Jerry has something he's willing to trade with Tom,who wants it.
• E)Tom has something Jerry wants;Jerry has nothing Tom wants.

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