• Discuss how payment systems have evolved over time to reduce transactions costs and predict how technological advancements will continue to reduce transaction costs in the future. Provide specific examples to support your response.
• Consider how the U.S. government determines the amount of money in the economy and make at least one recommendation for improving the accuracy of its measurements.
• Consider a long-term debt you currently own (e.g., a mortgage or student loan) and discuss how you would take present value into account when deciding whether you should retire that debt ahead of schedule. Explain your rationale.
• From the e-Activity, discuss why it is important to use present value when conducting the cost-benefit analysis of the project you researched. Provide specific examples to support your response.