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Money: A brief history
Game Code: 1126169
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What happens in a ‘barter economy’?
we exchange items for services
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What does the story of the mechanic and the farmer demonstrate?
you have to find the right person to barter with
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What is the first advantage of a system that uses money, not bartering?
you don't have to find the "right person"
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Why did some people use cocoa beans or salt as money in the past?
their uses gave them a basic value
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Why are strawberries unsuitable for use as money?
they last for such a short time
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Why were precious metals used as money?
they maintained their value over time, can be easily translated into prices and were widely accepted.
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What was the disadvantage of silver and gold?
they were heavy to carry around
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What was the first ‘paper money’ like?
the first paper money was a type of receipt or note.
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What is ‘fiat money’?
the cash we carry around with us
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Why can’t governments print money when they like?
It leads to higher prices and money loses its value.
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