ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

INCENTIVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To be a good standard of value, money must be ____
A
familiar
B
divisible
C
accepted
D
All of these options
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Standard of value is an agreed-upon worth for a transaction in a country’s medium of exchange, such as the U.S. dollar or Mexican peso. A standard of value allows all merchants and economic entities to set uniform prices for goods and services. This standard is necessary in order to maintain a stable economy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Money is often defined in terms of the three functions or services that it provides. Money serves as a medium of exchange, as a store of value, and as a unit of account. Medium of exchange.

Detailed explanation-3: -In order for money to function well as a medium of ex-change, store of value, or unit of account, it must possess six characteristics: divisible, portable, acceptable, scarce, durable, and stable in value.

Detailed explanation-4: -Durability. Portability. Divisibility. Uniformity. Limited supply. Acceptability.

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