In general, a nation can enjoy a higher standard of living by than by being self-sufficient.

People are willing to pay more for a diamond than for a bottle of water because

Which of the following was not a characteristic of phoenician cities? a. they were located on islands. b. they had harbors on each side. c. they were built on land jutting out to the sea. d. they were surrounded by high stone walls and towers.

Norman jones, an economic historian at the university of utah, has described the views of the ancient greek philosopher aristotle on interest: aristotle defined money as a good that was consumed by use. unlike houses and fields, which are not destroyed by use, money must be spent to be used. there- fore, as we cannot rent food, so we cannot rent money. moreover, money does not reproduce. a house or a flock can produce new value by use, so it is not unreasonable to ask for a return on their use. money, being barren, should not, therefore, be expected to produce excess value. thus, interest is unnatural. what did aristotle mean in arguing that money is “barren”? why would money being barren mean that lenders should not charge interest on loans? do you agree with aristotle’s reasoning? briefly explain.