This fourth characteristic means that money cannot be easily duplicated. , . A given item cannot function as a medium of exchange if everyone is able to "print up," "whip up," or "make up" a batch of money any time that they want. , "", " ", "" , . Why would anyone accept money in exchange for a good, if they can make their own? - , ? Money that is easily duplicated ceases to be THE medium of exchange. , .
Preventing the unrestricted duplication of money is a task that has long been relegated to government. , . In fact, this task is one of the prime reasons why governments exist. , , . An economy needs government, ABSOLUTELY NEEDS government, to regulate the total quantity of money in circulation. , , . By controlling money duplication, governments are also able to control the total quantity in circulation, and this control is what gives money value in exchange. , , , .
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