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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In personal finance, what is a liability?

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

What do stocks represent in the financial sector?

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

What happens to bond prices when interest rates rise?

<p>Bond prices fall (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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