Asked by Jahsiah Colon on May 06, 2024

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What does the "double coincidence of wants" refer to?

Double Coincidence of Wants

A situation in barter economies where two parties each hold an item the other wants, making it possible for them to exchange these items directly.

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Meghna VemuriMay 10, 2024
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"Double coincidence of wants" refers to an undesirable characteristic of barter economies. In an economy without money, trade can only occur if two people each have a good or service the other person wants.