Question

define barter system. what is the essential feature of this system? write the shortcoming of barter system.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Barter System is a system of exchange in which one commodity is exchanged for another commodity.

Drawbacks of Barter Systems:

1. Lack of double coincidence of wants.

2. Lack of a common measure of value.

3. Indivisibility of certain goods.

4. Difficulty in making deferred payments.

5. Difficulty in storing value.