Barter Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Barter is

• A) the direct trade of goods and services for other goods and services.
• B) an asset used in purchasing goods and services.
• C) the extension of credit to borrowers using funds raised from savers.
• D) an equity claim to ownership.
• E) a means of channelling funds from savers to borrowers with productive investment opportunities.

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