Why Do We Need Money in the First Place?

Examples

1. You want a toy but only have apples, you can’t buy it unless someone wants apples.
2. You save your allowance to buy a bigger toy later instead of spending all your coins right away.
3. You trade your lunch for your friend’s candy because they want your sandwich.

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See also

• Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Taxes?
• Why Do Prices Change So Much?
• Why Do We Use Money Instead of Bartering?
• Why Do Prices Go Up So Much When There's a Shortage?
• Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Coins?

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