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on Feb 12, 2020
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The Myth of the Barter Economy (2016)
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As Smith described, people didn't invent money straight away. First, resources like salt and metals; then stuff you can melt (easily divisible).
None of these are barter. All of these are more like money...
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None of these are barter. All of these are more like money...