When Compared to Exchange Systems That Rely on Money,disadvantages of the Barter

question 66

Multiple Choice

When compared to exchange systems that rely on money,disadvantages of the barter system include

• A)the requirement of a double coincidence of wants.
• B)lowering the cost of exchanging goods over time.
• C)lowering the cost of exchange to those who would specialize.
• D)encouraging specialization and the division of labor.

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Definitions:

Reconstruction

The process of rebuilding or reforming an aspect of something, especially following damage or destruction.

Bartlett

Refers to Frederic Bartlett, a British psychologist known for his work on memory and cognitive psychology, emphasizing how people reconstruct the past.

Loftus

A cognitive psychologist known for her work on the malleability of human memory and the misinformation effect.

Misinformation Effect

The phenomenon in which a person's recall of episodic memories becomes less accurate due to post-event information.