Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When you use money to purchase groceries, money is functioning as a store of value.
2. Money performs its function as a store of value very well, because it protects one against the erosion of purchasing power from inflation.
3. With token money, the face value is greater than the intrinsic value.
4. The M1 money supply is composed of currency, checkable deposits, and savings deposits.
5. Credit card balances are part of money supply M2.


1 False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False

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