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Concept of Money

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Estimated time: 14 minutes
CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
CISCE: Class 12

Introduction

Money is anything that people commonly accept to buy goods and services. Think of it as a tool that makes buying and selling easier than exchanging one good for another.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
CISCE: Class 12
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education: Class 12

Definitions: Money

  • Prof. Crowther: "Money is anything that is generally acceptable as a means of exchange and at the same time acts as a measure and store of value."
  • Prof. Walker: "Money is what money does" (Shows money is defined by its functions).
  • Robertson: "anything which is widely accepted in payments for goods or in discharge of other kinds of business obligations.” 
  • “Anything which is commonly used and generally accepted as a medium of exchange or as a standard of value.” — Dr. Kent
  • G.D.H. Cole: "Money is anything which is habitually and widely used as a means of payment and is generally accepted in the settlement of debts.”
CISCE: Class 12
National Testing Agency: Class 12

Types of Money Under the Legal Definition

Type Meaning Example in India
Limited Legal Tender Accepted only up to a certain limit Coins — payments accepted up to ₹1,000 only
Unlimited Legal Tender Accepted in any amount, cannot be refused Paper currency notes — ₹10, ₹50, ₹100, ₹500
Fiduciary (Non-Legal Tender) Accepted on trust, not legally compulsory Cheques, demand drafts, bills of exchange
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
CISCE: Class 12

Features: Flowchart

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
CISCE: Class 12

Real-Life Application

Priya's mother compares prices before buying groceries.

  • Amul Milk: ₹25 at local store vs ₹23 on BigBasket
  • Britannia Biscuits: ₹30 for 200g vs ₹45 for 300g
CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
CISCE: Class 12
Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education: Class 12
National Testing Agency: Class 12

Key Points: Concept of Money

  • Money eliminates barter system problems by providing a common medium of exchange.
  • Three main functions: medium of exchange, measure of value, store of value.
  • Must be generally acceptable to function as money.
  • Modern economy completely depends on money for smooth transactions.
  • Digital payments are the newest evolution in money's history. 
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