The High Transaction Costs Associated with a Barter System Refers

question 73

Multiple Choice

The high transaction costs associated with a barter system refers to:

• A)The fact that, often times, these exchanges are taxed by governments
• B)The risk associated with having to carry an inventory of goods to trade
• C)The high cost associated with finding someone with whom to exchange
• D)The cost of drawing up complete contracts

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