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Chapter 3
What Is Money?
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Meaning of Money
Functions of Money
Medium of Exchange:
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Functions of Money
Unit of Account:
Used to measure value in the economy
Reduces transaction costs
Store of Value:
Used to save purchasing power over time
Other assets also serve this function.
Money is the most liquid of all assets but loses
value during inflation.
A rai, or stone money of Yap
Can it serve as a m edium of exchange
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Circa 1923
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Debit card
Stored-value card (smart card)
E-cash
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Measuring Money
Measuring Money
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M2 (4+3)
Currency
Traveler s Checks
Demand Deposits
Other Check. Dep
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