Early Economies
Barter
The Birth of Money
Characteristics of Money
Functions of Money
100

People produced everything they needed for themselves and their families in this type of economy

What is Subsistence economy?

200

This is the main problem associated with barter that made trade difficult

What is a double coincidence of wants?

300

This is one item used as money in early societies before coins and notes existed. 

What is cowrie shells/beads/stones.

400

This characteristic of money means it can be easily carried and transported. 

What is portability?

500

This function of money allows people to borrow now and repay later.

What is standard of deferred payment?

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