ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The key word “save” describes which role of money?
A
unit of account/standard of value
B
store of value
C
medium of exchange
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the monetary economy, money is considered a store of value, where it can be used as a means of saving and allocating capital. Money’s property as a store of value facilitates a transfer of purchasing power over time.

Detailed explanation-2: -To summarize, money has taken many forms through the ages, but money consistently has three functions: store of value, unit of account, and medium of exchange. Modern economies use fiat money-money that is neither a commodity nor represented or “backed” by a commodity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Money’s most important function is as a medium of exchange to facilitate transactions. Without money, all transactions would have to be conducted by barter, which involves direct exchange of one good or service for another.

Detailed explanation-4: -A medium of exchange. A standard of deferred payment. A store of wealth. A measure of value. 13-Dec-2022

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