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May 21, 2007
Why Do We Have Money?
UPDATE: The broken link is fixed.
Think about a dollar bill.
If you’re hungry, you can’t eat it; in a rainstorm, it won’t keep you dry. But you can trade it for an apple or an umbrella. If you lived in a world without money, how would you get the things you want and need?
Play Escape from the Barter Islands to find out!
If you are a young student, a teacher presenting economic concepts to young students, or simply someone who feels like a young student, give it a shot.
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Posted by:
jeff |
May 21, 2007 at 10:00 PM
if you were in those situations you wouldn't look towards money but instead towards using your intuition an common sense - which doesn't need a price. i believe the human race could cope without money and instead of working for themselves they should work to better the world for everyone.
Posted by:
Radz. |
June 07, 2009 at 10:43 AM
what if money wasnt real. Everything could be free. Nobody would care about money. Wouldnt that make life easier?
Posted by:
AwesomePerson |
October 17, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Or just move to Venezuala. Play barter for keeps.