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Lesson 5 of 84 · Trade and Commerce
The Spice Trade
Money makes trading easier. Before money, people bartered directly. Coins and paper money were invented to make transactions simpler and more consistent.
Key Facts
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Trade connects people globally.
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Every choice has an opportunity cost.
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Money is a medium of exchange.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an opportunity cost?