Class 10 Economics Chapter 3: Money and Credit 1. Money as a Medium of Exchange Money is a medium of exchange that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services. Barter System The barter system is a system in which goods are directly exchanged for other goods without using money. Example: A farmer exchanges wheat for shoes from a shoemaker. Double Coincidence of Wants It refers to a situation in which both parties agree to sell and buy each other's goods at the same time. Add to Favorites Farmer Wants shoes and has wheat to exchange. Add to Favorites Shoemaker Wants wheat and has shoes to exchange. Both must want what the other offers for the exchange to take place. Limitation of barter: Finding someone who wants exactly what one has to offer makes exchange difficult. Role of money: Money removes this difficulty by allowing people to sell goods to one person and purchase other goods from someone else. 2. Modern Forms of Money A. Currency Currency includes paper notes an...
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