Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 1SPPA
To determine

To classify:

The items in the given list that can be considered as money.

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Money is anything in the form of a token or commodity which has a general acceptability with regards to the payment for purchase of the commodities and services.

The store coupons would be a form of money because it is a form of token which is generally acceptable and can be used in purchase of commodities and services.

A $100 Company A's gift certificate is also money in the form of a token which can be exchanged in terms to have different commodities and services in return.

Economics Concept Introduction

Money:

Money refers to that financial instrument which acts as medium of exchange and allows trading of commodities and services for a specific value.

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