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Why is simply counting currency an inadequate measure of money?
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Different denominations: Currency comes in various denominations (e.g., $1, $5, $10, $20, etc.), so simply counting the number of bills or coins does not provide an accurate representation of the total value of money in circulation. Show more…
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