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 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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