Why Is Barter More Feasible in Primitive Societies Than in Modern

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is barter more feasible in primitive societies than in modern societies?  

• A) because inflation does NOT exist in primitive societies 
• B) because many goods are available for trade in primitive societies, therefore people can always find the goods that they want 
• C) because specialization is limited and thus few goods are available for trade in primitive societies 
• D) because specialization is limited and thus many goods are available for trade in primitive societies

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