Role of money & financial markets

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Money
anything that is widely acceptable as a means of payment
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Medium of Exchange
Any item sellers generally accept and buyers generally use to pay for a good or service.
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Unit of Account
a means for comparing the values of goods and services
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Store of Value
something that keeps its value if it is stored rather than used
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Means of Deferred Payment
the attribute of money that makes it easier to borrow and to repay loans
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Commercial Banks
Privately owned financial institutions that accept demand deposits and make loans and provide other services for the public
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Building societies
Organisations that offer a range of financial services. However, their major business is providing savings accounts and lending money for the purpose of buying property.
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Bank of England
The central bank for the UK. Its role is to monitor the banking system and to be a banker to the banks. It is responsible for setting interest rates in the UK.
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Saving
income not used for consumption
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Investment
spending on capital equipment by industry
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