One of the principle functions of money is that it serves as a “store of value." This role could be described by recognizing that money is A. used as a basic unit of measuring economic activity. B. an asset that can be used for payment when buying goods/services. C. an asset that can be used as a means to hold wealth. D. None of the above answers are correct (since money in fact does not serve as a "store of value").

One of the principle functions of money is that it serves as a “store of value." This role could be described by recognizing that money is A. used as a basic unit of measuring economic activity. B. an asset that can be used for payment when buying goods/services. C. an asset that can be used as a means to hold wealth. D. None of the above answers are correct (since money in fact does not serve as a "store of value").

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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