Functions of Money π΅ Flashcards
(4 cards)
What is money?
Money- anything acceptable for payment of π or π§Ή or debt
Why has the development of money been important?
Development of π΅- allowed trade to grow- previously reliant on barter (good for good)- not as good as requires double coincidence of wants
How many functions of money are there?
4
What are rate 4 functions of money?
1) Method of deferred (delayed) payment- borrowing or lending (loans)- price usually set for this (form of interest x%)
2) Medium of exchange- buying & selling products- eliminates barter
3) Measure of value- places value on products- unit of measure- allows comparisons of products- determines relative values
4) Store of value- storing wealth- π΅ can be spent at later date- π΅ holds value- if inflation low