Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 27, Problem 2SPPA
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The three functions that are performed by money, the items that perform some functions of money and the items that perform all the functions. Also, specify the items that can be considered as money.
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