Using a good as a medium of exchange confers the benefit that

A) the need to quote so many prices in trade is reduced.
B) the need for a double coincidence of wants is greatly increased.
C) the need for specialization is reduced.
D) transactions costs are increased, but they now may be paid in money terms.


A

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