Practice - Types of Money
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Practice Questions
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What is commodity money? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think about things that can be traded and have value before the currency was invented.
What type of money is represented by bank notes?
💡 Hint: Consider what you use for larger purchases that isn't a coin.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of money is backed by government decree?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of government in establishing what is currency.
True or False: Coins are an example of fiat money.
💡 Hint: Consider the material and value of coins.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the impacts on an economy transitioning from commodity money to only using fiat money. Discuss both pros and cons.
💡 Hint: Think about how historical changes have shaped current economies.
Illustrate a real-world application where the use of bank money outperforms physical cash. What might this suggest about future trends in transaction methods?
💡 Hint: Consider how modern technology shapes spending habits in society.
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