ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a traditional economic system people usually exchange goods or services rather than use money. Which of the following is an example of this exchange process?
A
Charging goods on a credit card
B
Using currency to pay
C
Bartering with a seller
D
Paying for services by sell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bartering is the exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money. It is the oldest form of commerce.

Detailed explanation-2: -A barter economy is a cashless economic system in which services and goods are traded at negotiated rates. Barter-based economies are one of the earliest, predating monetary systems and even recorded history.

Detailed explanation-3: -Barter is an alternative method of trading where goods and services are exchanged directly for one another without using money as an intermediary. For instance, a farmer may exchange a bushel of wheat for a pair of shoes from a shoemaker.

Detailed explanation-4: -Goods were exchanged for food, tea, weapons, and spices. At times, human skulls were used as well. Salt was another popular item exchanged.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which economic system uses bartering to trade goods? It is found in the traditional economy.

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