Discuss the main functions of money

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 Discuss the main functions of money 

 What is a double coincidence of wants

Distinguish between commodity money and fiat money

In many casinos, one can buy chips to use for gambling. Within the casino walls, those chips can often be used to buy food and drinks. Do chips in a gambling casino serve all the functions of money? Explain.

Name an item that is a store of value, but does not serve the other functions of money. Explain your answer. 

 

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