Economists have documented Pacific island economies in which large rocks and boulders were used as money. While this may work for a group of people who only transact with others on the island, the rocks would not be a useful form of money in the world economy because: A. Large rocks are not easily standardized B. Large rocks are not easily divisible C. Large rocks are not easy to carry D. All of the above are true

Economists have documented Pacific island economies in which large rocks and boulders were used as money. While this may work for a group of people who only transact with others on the island, the rocks would not be a useful form of money in the world economy because: A. Large rocks are not easily standardized B. Large rocks are not easily divisible C. Large rocks are not easy to carry D. All of the above are true

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Chapter24: Money And The Federal Reserve System

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