Functions of Money

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Functions of Money: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Functions of Money, Money as a Medium of Exchange and Barter System etc.

Important Questions on Functions of Money

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Explain the significance of the medium of exchange function of money.

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Explain the store of value function of money.

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Explain the 'unit of account' function of money. How has it solved the related problem created by barter?

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Explain the store of value function of money. How has it solved the related problem created by barter?

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Explain the significance of the store of value function of money.

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Discuss the limitations of Barter Exchange.

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Demand deposits are equal to cash deposits of the people with the Commercial Banks.

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What is meant by double coincidence of wants?

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Define money. List its components.

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Explain "difficulty in storing wealth" problem faced in the barter system of exchange.

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State the limitations of Barter Exchange.

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Give the meaning of: (i) Barter Exchange; (ii) Money; (iii) Money Supply.

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What is the basic characteristic of money?

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Define money.

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Define barter exchange.

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In India, paper notes are:

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If you have 2 meters cloth and you want wheat against it, then how much wheat you should get. Which drawback of Barter Exchange is highlighted? 

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If Harish has a mobile and he wants a tabet. Shivam has a laptop and he wants a mobile in exchange of laptop, than what problem Harish and Shivam are facing.

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Which of the following is not a problem of barter system of exchange?

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Read the following dialogue between two people:

Sita: I want 1 kg of potatoes.

Rani: What will you give in exchange?

Sita: I can give you 2 litres of milk in return for the potatoes.

Rani: I don't need milk, I want a pair of shoe.

 

Which of the following problem is being faced by Sita and Rani in their exchange process?

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Which one of these is a limitation of the barter exchange?