Barter Was More Feasible in Primitive Societies Than in Modern

question 19

Multiple Choice

Barter was more feasible in primitive societies than in modern societies because:

• A)there was no inflation in primitive societies.
• B)there were many goods available for trade in primitive societies,so people could always find the goods that they wanted.
• C)specialization was limited and thus there were few goods available for trade in primitive societies.
• D)specialization was limited and thus there were many goods available for trade in primitive societies.
• E)people in primitive societies had limited wants.

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