Compare Two Economies: a Barter Economy Versus an Economy That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Compare two economies: a barter economy versus an economy that uses money.In order to exchange goods and services:

• A)A double coincidence of wants is necessary in the barter economy
• B)A double coincidence of wants is more likely to occur in the barter economy
• C)Transactions are likely to be smoother in the barter economy because goods and services are exchanged directly
• D)The money economy requires that sellers have more information about buyers' wants

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Future Amount

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Rate of Return

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Investor

An individual or entity that commits capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns.

Economic Value

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