The Biggest Disadvantage of a Barter System Compared to One

question 79

Multiple Choice

The biggest disadvantage of a barter system compared to one that uses money is that

• A)it is difficult to find goods to trade in a barter system that satisfy the needs of society.
• B)a standardized unit of account cannot exist in a barter system.
• C)all commodities are difficult to transport and therefore inefficient for exchange.
• D)each trade requires a double coincidence of wants.
• E)commodities are difficult to use as a store of value.

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