Monday, August 31, 2015

Functions of Money, Tipping Point Quiz Tomorrow

Sparknotes site on money if you missed today

Money has three main functions:
1: it is a medium of exchange
2: it is a store of value
3: it is a measure of value or unit of account

Good money is portable, durable, and divisible. Its value must be recognized. In our economy, we use fiat money, meaning it has no inherent value, but instead is functional due to its perceived value alone.

Don't forget the chapter 3 tipping point quiz tomorrow.