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Money, Banking, the Fed & Taxes. Chaps. 13, 14, and 15. Functions of Money Visual. Functions of Money. “Money is What Money Does” Medium of Exchange – easily, recognizable Measure of Value – How we measure value of everything in our society
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Money, Banking, the Fed & Taxes Chaps. 13, 14, and 15
Functions of Money “Money is What Money Does” • Medium of Exchange – easily, recognizable • Measure of Value – How we measure value of everything in our society • Store of value – has to hold value from time it is received to time it is spent
Early Money • First, there was barter • Next came commodity money like cattle, tobacco, salt or something representing them. • Next came non-precious metals
History of Money • Money based on precious metals like gold and silver were next • Eventually, paper money evolved
History of Money • Finally, credit cards and electronic forms of payment are developed