ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Anything that sets the standard of value of goods and services acceptable to all parties involved in a transaction is called?
A
The medium of economy
B
The medium of change
C
The medium of exchange
D
Money
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Money helps to facilitate trade because people in the economy generally recognize it as valuable. Money is called medium of exchange because money is a widely accepted token that can be used for exchange of any good or service.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Individuals and companies barter goods and services between each other based on equivalent estimates of prices and goods.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is a Medium of Exchange? A medium of exchange is an intermediary instrument or system used to facilitate the purchase and sale of goods and services between parties. For a system to function as a medium of exchange, it must represent a standard of value.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exchanging goods for goods is called the Barter System.

Detailed explanation-5: -In economics, a medium of exchange is any item that is widely acceptable in exchange for goods and services. In modern economies, the most commonly used medium of exchange is currency.

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