Barter System and Monetary Concepts
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Which characteristic distinguishes Fiat Money from Commodity Money?

  • Physical form
  • Intrinsic value (correct)
  • Unit of account
  • Acceptance for payment
  • What is the primary function of money as described in the text?

  • Double coincidence of wants
  • Store of value (correct)
  • Medium of exchange
  • Unit of account
  • Why is the concept of 'double coincidence of wants' important in a barter system?

  • It eliminates the need for money
  • It prevents trade disputes
  • It ensures fair trade
  • It facilitates trade by requiring mutual needs (correct)
  • What does the term 'Wealth' refer to based on the context provided?

    <p>Total collection of assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of money allows for the easy buying and selling of goods and services?

    <p>Medium of exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of money refers to the ease with which an asset can be accessed and used as a medium of exchange?

    <p>Liquidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of assets does M2 include, in addition to the assets included in M1?

    <p>Time deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In personal finance, what is a liability?

    <p>Anything that is owed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do stocks represent in the financial sector?

    <p>Ownership of a corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to bond prices when interest rates rise?

    <p>Bond prices fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of financial instrument has a specific interest rate that remains constant throughout its life?

    <p>Bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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