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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the barter system?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the barter system?
- It guarantees a fair exchange value for all goods and services. (correct)
- It allows people to trade excess goods.
- It can lead to specialization and increased productivity.
- It eliminates the need for a common currency.
How did the barter system contribute to increased productivity?
How did the barter system contribute to increased productivity?
- By requiring people to barter for all their needs, thus creating a sense of urgency.
- By allowing individuals to focus on producing what they were best at. (correct)
- By limiting the variety of goods and services available.
- By encouraging people to trade only for essential goods.
What is the primary characteristic that defines barter?
What is the primary characteristic that defines barter?
- It involves the use of gold and silver as a medium of exchange.
- It requires all parties to have access to a common currency.
- It relies on a centralized system for setting prices.
- It involves the direct exchange of goods and services without money. (correct)
What is a potential disadvantage of the barter system?
What is a potential disadvantage of the barter system?
How did the barter system contribute to a wider range of goods and services available to people?
How did the barter system contribute to a wider range of goods and services available to people?
Flashcards
Barter
Barter
The exchange of goods and services without using money.
Advantages of Barter
Advantages of Barter
Benefits include trading surplus, variety, and increased productivity.
Surplus Goods
Surplus Goods
Items that are excess and can be traded for needed products.
Specialization
Specialization
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No Wastage
No Wastage
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Study Notes
Barter System Advantages
- Barter allowed exchange of goods and services without money
- Early trade method
- Enabled people to trade surpluses
- Offered access to a broader range of goods
- Increased productivity by allowing specialization
- Reduced waste as individuals provided for themselves
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