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A currency is a system of money created and used by

A
an individual or a group of people.
B
all people who live in the same era.
C
a nation or region of the world.
D
a town, city, or state within a region.
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What is one problem that might commonly occur when one is bartering?

A
Someone wants to trade a valuable item for a less valuable one.
B
Two people have different ideas about the value of an item.
C
Someone wants to barter a good in exchange for a service.
D
Two people want to trade items of equal or nearly equal value.
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What might cause a change in the value of fiat money?

A
a change in the value of commodities
B
a change in government regulations
C
a change in materials used to make money
D
a change in individuals’ spending habits
4

What kind of money is a gold certificate considered to be?

A
commodity
B
fiat
C
representative
D
currency
5

When might it be important to know a currency’s exchange rate?

A
when planning expenses for an overseas trip
B
when changing money into smaller denominations
C
when preparing to buy something expensive
D
when deciding which college is the best value
6

Which of the following is the least liquid?

A
savings account
B
checking account
C
credit account
D
investment account
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How is using money related to bartering?

A
It is a substitute for bartering.
B
It is the opposite of bartering.
C
It is a newer form of bartering.
D
It is an old form of bartering.
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What would happen if currency in all countries had fewer denominations, i.e. fewer varieties of coins or numbers of bills?

A
People would be more likely to confuse the value of currencies.
B
Exchanging money between countries would be much easier.
C
People could not charge as many different prices for goods.
D
All goods would be more expensive than they currently are.
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Why must old currency be taken out of circulation when new currency is made?

A
The old currency is more valuable than the new currency.
B
The new currency is much more liquid than the old currency.
C
Too much currency in an economic system will cause inflation.
D
Too much currency in an economic system will create artificial wealth.
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What types of money are included in the M2 category? Check all that apply.

A
currency
B
savings accounts
C
checking accounts
D
commodity money
E
short-term investment accounts

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