Lesson: Fiat Money and Cryptocurrency: What is Money?
In this lesson, students will attempt to make a purchase without the benefit of a common currency: They will learn how a stable, unified money system can act as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value. Students will also learn about the societal benefits of using fiat money in transactions before evaluating cryptocurrency to determine if it also serves as money.
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