2007-03-08 14:54:21 · 8 answers · asked by Hzkeys 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
it's the trade system so that everyone gains for what they produce. in a tribe it would be something like cattle, sheep, pumpkins, all currency under a different name. until we practice general reciprocity then we will always have a need for money.
2007-03-08 14:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Flabbergasted 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I am flabbergasted by some of the questions asked here. Let's see: Suppose I spend 16 hrs making a blanket. I am not going to give this blanket away. If you want the blanket you must pay for it so that I can get food, dental work, whatever it is that I need to exist.
Its pretty simple isn't it? Someone makes something you need. You pay them for their time & skill. They cover their expenses & use the money to buy what they need.
Bartering only goes so far. Not everyone needs my blankets. I have nothing else to offer. Ergo. Money.
2007-03-08 16:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money makes the world go round.
2007-03-09 03:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by TroubleRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because in todays World most Countries forbid hunting and gedaring
2007-03-08 16:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know! i hate money. well i hate like how bad it can affect a lot of people. sometimes i wish we could just not have money. but i guess it's so we can..... trade?
2007-03-08 14:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without money, none of us would be on our pc's answering questions.
2007-03-09 07:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by MaggieSA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make life difficult.
2007-03-08 15:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barter is inefficient.
2007-03-08 14:58:11 · answer #8 · answered by Memo Erdes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋