The History of Money

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Trade-offs everywhere — find them.

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Money is just a story everyone agrees to believe.

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Money has taken many forms: shells, beads, metal coins, paper bills, and now digital transactions. Paper money was invented in China around the 7th century.

Key facts

Remember these

1Trade connects people globally.
2Every choice has an opportunity cost.
3Money is a medium of exchange.

Then & Now

💱 Every receipt you've ever seen has this idea inside it.

Question 1 of 2

What is an opportunity cost?

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Question 2 of 2

What is the difference between needs and wants?

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🌍 Why this still matters: The next time you spend $1, ask: who else benefited besides you?

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