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Which of the following best describes the primary function of money?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of money?
- A tool used exclusively by banks for international transactions.
- A medium of exchange accepted for goods and services. (correct)
- A long-term investment that guarantees high returns.
- A decorative item used for cultural rituals.
Which of the following is an example of something that is NOT considered money itself, but rather a method to access money?
Which of the following is an example of something that is NOT considered money itself, but rather a method to access money?
- Silver coins
- Debit cards (correct)
- Dollar bills
- Gold coins
Before the widespread use of money, what system was commonly used for exchanging goods?
Before the widespread use of money, what system was commonly used for exchanging goods?
- Digital currency
- Barter (correct)
- The stock market
- The gold standard
Which entity is typically responsible for creating a country's currency?
Which entity is typically responsible for creating a country's currency?
What is the primary role of banks in an economy regarding money?
What is the primary role of banks in an economy regarding money?
If a country's economy is primarily based on barter, what is it lacking?
If a country's economy is primarily based on barter, what is it lacking?
Why are payment apps like Apple Pay considered ways 'to pay money' rather than money itself?
Why are payment apps like Apple Pay considered ways 'to pay money' rather than money itself?
Throughout history, various items have been used as money. What characteristic did these items likely share?
Throughout history, various items have been used as money. What characteristic did these items likely share?
Which of the following actions is a bank most likely to perform to help circulate money through the economy?
Which of the following actions is a bank most likely to perform to help circulate money through the economy?
If the US Department of Treasury decided to stop producing dollar bills, what would be the most likely alternative for transactions?
If the US Department of Treasury decided to stop producing dollar bills, what would be the most likely alternative for transactions?
What is the key difference between using a credit card and using money?
What is the key difference between using a credit card and using money?
Why is the general acceptance of money important for an economy to function efficiently?
Why is the general acceptance of money important for an economy to function efficiently?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of barter?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of barter?
How do banks facilitate economic growth beyond simply storing money?
How do banks facilitate economic growth beyond simply storing money?
In a country experiencing hyperinflation (rapidly increasing prices), what is the likely impact on money's function as a medium of exchange?
In a country experiencing hyperinflation (rapidly increasing prices), what is the likely impact on money's function as a medium of exchange?
Imagine a situation where people lose confidence in their national currency. What is the most likely result?
Imagine a situation where people lose confidence in their national currency. What is the most likely result?
If a government decided to back its currency with gold, what would be a potential benefit?
If a government decided to back its currency with gold, what would be a potential benefit?
What is a potential drawback of relying solely on digital payment methods in an economy?
What is a potential drawback of relying solely on digital payment methods in an economy?
Why might a small business prefer accepting cash payments over credit card payments?
Why might a small business prefer accepting cash payments over credit card payments?
If a bank is described as helping to 'circulate money through the economy', what does this practically mean?
If a bank is described as helping to 'circulate money through the economy', what does this practically mean?
Flashcards
What is money?
What is money?
A medium of exchange that everyone accepts for goods and services.
Barter
Barter
Exchange of goods for other goods without using money.
What is currency?
What is currency?
The government of each country creates it, and it's used in that country.
What do banks do?
What do banks do?
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Physical Money
Physical Money
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Credit/Debit Cards
Credit/Debit Cards
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Study Notes
- Money serves as a generally accepted medium of exchange for goods and services.
- Money has evolved through various forms, with bills and coins being the most prevalent today.
- Credit and debit cards, along with payment apps, facilitate money transactions without being money themselves.
- Barter, the direct exchange of goods for goods, predates the use of money.
- Historically, items like shells, beads, and precious metal coins have functioned as money.
- Each country's government creates its own currency.
- For instance, the U.S. Department of Treasury produces dollar bills and coins for use in the United States.
- Banks play a role in money circulation within the economy.
- Banks act as depositories, storing money for individuals and businesses.
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