People hold money even during inflationary episodes when other assets prove to be better stores of value. This can be explained by the fact that money is

A) extremely liquid.
B) a unique good for which there are no substitutes.
C) the only thing accepted in economic exchange.
D) backed by gold.


A

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a. the consumer will exchange one commodity for another b. the consumer will part with money for the commodity c. the consumer has declined to purchase the commodity d. a and b are correct

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Which of the following is the largest single component of the market basket used to compute the consumer price index (CPI)?

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