Why Is the Barter Method of Exchange NOT More Common

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why is the barter method of exchange NOT more common in the U.S.economy?

• A) The double coincidence of wants frequently occurs.
• B) The value of money is too low.
• C) The value of money is too high.
• D) The double coincidence of wants infrequently occurs.
• E) The amount of money in the economy is easy to measure.

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