JAMB Economics 1991 Question 31

Question 31

Money and Inflation

To perform its function as a store of wealth and standard for deferred payment, money must be

  1. A.portable
  2. B.in attractive form
  3. C.stable in value
  4. D.spent more on capital goods than on consumer goods
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (stable in value)

Explanation

Money can hold wealth and settle future debts fairly only if its value does not change much over time.