Under a Barter System

question 16

Multiple Choice

Under a barter system,

• A)there is a single medium of exchange.
• B)an efficient banking system is necessary.
• C)money is exchanged for goods after reaching an agreed-upon price.
• D)any good can be used as a medium of exchange.
• E)the coincidence of wants is not a major problem.

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