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What is the term for the requirement in a barter economy where a trader must find another trader willing to trade what the first trader wants and wants what the first trader has?
What is the term for the requirement in a barter economy where a trader must find another trader willing to trade what the first trader wants and wants what the first trader has?
- Double Coincidence of Wants (correct)
- Medium of Exchange
- Supply and Demand
- Barter
Which function of money refers to the ability of an item to hold value over time?
Which function of money refers to the ability of an item to hold value over time?
- Double Coincidence of Wants
- Store of Value (correct)
- Medium of Exchange
- Unit of Account
What is the narrow definition of the money supply, consisting of the most liquid forms of money?
What is the narrow definition of the money supply, consisting of the most liquid forms of money?
- M1 (correct)
- Currency
- M2
- Checkable deposits
What is the broad measure of the money supply, consisting of small-denomination time deposits and retail money market mutual funds?
What is the broad measure of the money supply, consisting of small-denomination time deposits and retail money market mutual funds?
What is the term for anything that is generally acceptable in exchange for goods and services?
What is the term for anything that is generally acceptable in exchange for goods and services?
What is the term for a type of bank account that allows the account holder to write checks or drafts against the account balance?
What is the term for a type of bank account that allows the account holder to write checks or drafts against the account balance?
Which one of the following is a function of money that refers to a common measure in which relative values are expressed?
Which one of the following is a function of money that refers to a common measure in which relative values are expressed?
In a barter economy, what does the term 'Double Coincidence of Wants' specify?
In a barter economy, what does the term 'Double Coincidence of Wants' specify?
What is the term for the broad measure of the money supply, consisting of small-denomination time deposits and retail money market mutual funds?
What is the term for the broad measure of the money supply, consisting of small-denomination time deposits and retail money market mutual funds?
What is the term for coins and paper money that are legal tender and creditors are required to accept them as payment?
What is the term for coins and paper money that are legal tender and creditors are required to accept them as payment?
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Double Coincidence of Wants
Double Coincidence of Wants
A situation where two parties each possess something desired by the other, facilitating a trade.
Store of Value
Store of Value
Money's ability to maintain its purchasing power over time.
M1
M1
The most liquid forms of money, like cash and checking accounts.
M2
M2
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Medium of Exchange
Medium of Exchange
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Checkable Deposit
Checkable Deposit
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Unit of Account
Unit of Account
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Currency
Currency
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Study Notes
Barter Economy and Functions of Money
- In a barter economy, the "Double Coincidence of Wants" specifies the requirement for a trader to find another trader willing to trade what the first trader wants and wants what the first trader has.
- The ability of an item to hold value over time is referred to as the "store of value" function of money.
Money Supply
- The narrow definition of the money supply, known as M1, consists of the most liquid forms of money.
- The broad measure of the money supply, known as M2, consists of small-denomination time deposits and retail money market mutual funds.
Characteristics of Money
- Anything that is generally acceptable in exchange for goods and services is referred to as "medium of exchange".
- The function of money that refers to a common measure in which relative values are expressed is known as the "unit of account".
Types of Bank Accounts
- A type of bank account that allows the account holder to write checks or drafts against the account balance is known as a "checking account".
Forms of Money
- Coins and paper money that are legal tender and creditors are required to accept them as payment are referred to as "fiat money".
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