Question 5
MediumOriginal questionMatch each problem of barter with the function of money that solves it.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Lack of a double coincidence of wants | I. Store of value |
| B. No common measure of value | II. Medium of exchange |
| C. Difficulty of storing wealth in goods that spoil | III. Standard of deferred payment |
| D. Difficulty of agreeing on future payments | IV. Unit of account |
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Each difficulty of barter matches one function of money.
- Concept
- Barter's problems and money's functions
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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