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In a graph of this good’s market, a vertical supply curve intersects a downward-sloping demand curve with nominal interest rate plotted on the y-axis. Proponents of a heterodox “Modern” theory named for this good include Stephanie Kelton. The producer of this good receives a profit called seigniorage (“SANE-yur-idge”). Types of this good with more inherent value are predicted to disappear by Gresham’s Law. Types of this good are traded in the forex market. Fiscal policy (-5[1])and policy (10[1])named after this good make up a government’s economic policy. (10[1])Types of this good that have no inherent value are called fiat. For (10[1])10 points, name this thing that can be exchanged for any good or service. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: money [or currency; or cash; or other synonyms; accept coins or bills or banknotes; accept Modern Monetary Theory; accept monetary policy; prompt on MMT]
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Summary

TournamentEditionTUHConv. %Neg %Average Buzz
UK (North)UK5100%0%79.20
UK (South)UK8100%13%76.88
Northern CaliforniaUS4100%25%65.75
Eastern Canada (1)US4100%25%92.75
Eastern Canada (2)US989%33%79.38
FloridaUS4100%25%83.25
Great LakesUS10100%10%77.60
Lower Mid-AtlanticUS9100%11%66.78
Upper Mid-AtlanticUS9100%11%74.00
MidwestUS10100%30%77.20
NorthUS4100%0%69.25
NortheastUS11100%27%68.18
SoutheastUS12100%17%66.25
Upstate NYUS5100%0%83.60