Economics Principles For A Changing World
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Chapter 22, Problem 1QP
To determine
The three functions of money.
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Money is an asset that is widely accepted as a means of payment. The main functions of money are listed below:
- Medium of exchange: Money acts as a medium of exchange to pay for the goods and service.
- Unit of account: As a unit of account, money is used to measure the value of goods and services in the economy.
- Store of value: Money has the store of value. This function facilitates the exchange of goods and services over time.
Thus, the three main functions of money are medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value.
Economics Concept Introduction
Money: Money refers to the medium of exchange in a form of paper currency and coins, which are used to make payment for all the commodities and services.
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