A Double Coincidence of Wants

question 1

Multiple Choice

A double coincidence of wants

• A)is required when there is no item in an economy that is widely accepted in exchange for goods and services.
• B)is required in an economy that relies on barter.
• C)is a hindrance to the allocation of resources when it is required for trade.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have foreseen or predicted the outcome.

Egocentric

Having or regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things.

Stereotypical

Relating to a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Mnemonic Device

A tool or strategy used to improve memory by making information easier to remember.