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To: Don Earl who wrote (41280)10/14/2008 3:07:28 AM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu  Read Replies (1) of 217700
 
I think that every type of product which is timeless (does not loose its usefulness with time) and has a substantial part of it's cost as labor imbedded in it's price can be defined as money.

A home definitely is close to such definition. IN another vein I think also well polished diamonds can be classified as such but - their price is much more volatile. In this respect I think also natural resources even that plentiful can be counted as such if there is a definite need for their use.

Unfortunate based on the recent price fluctuation of crude oil and coal it may not "fit the bill" but many used it as a substitute for money driving crude oil prices to $147

Would appreciate more ideas related to the issue of "real money"
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