Functions and Role of Money

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  • Functions and Role of Money
    • Functions of Money
      • Legal Tender
        • It is legally recognised as a main via of exchange
      • Unit of Account
        • Allows goods to have a value so that the exchange is always fair and equal between turns
      • Store Value
        • Keeps a constant value so allows for future use
    • Role of Money
      • Interest Rates
        • The change on interest rates may affect how you think about borrowing money or how much you may want to save for the future
      • Personal Attitudes
        • Some people take more risks and so they are risk takers and save less and spend more while others are risk averse and prefer saving
      • Life Stages
        • As you grow your financial needs change as well as how you spend  your money and how you save it
      • Culture
        • Factors such as ethical beliefs religion or tradition may affect how you use money
      • Life Events
        • Things that happen during your life will effect how you view money spending and saving
      • External Influeneces
        • Factors such as your wage or the state of your country's economy or even prices of goods and services can impact

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