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In barter, both parties must want each other's goods. This requirement is called:

ADouble coincidence of wants
BCommon medium of exchange
CStandard terms of credit
DBank demand deposit rule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Double coincidence of wants
1. A shoe maker must find a farmer wanting shoes. 2. This is the double coincidence of wants. 3. Money removes the need for it. _Source: syllabus Understanding Economic Development, Chapter 3, Money and Credit._
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