Under what circumstances would it be less likely that a double coincidence of wants exists and the more likely that a monetary exchange will develop?

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It is more likely that a double coincidence of wants does not exist when there are a greater number of goods available in an economy because this increases the likelihood that individuals will want to buy and sell different goods, necessitating a medium of exchange like money. On the other hand, if there are fewer goods available, it may be more likely that individuals can find someone with whom to make a direct exchange of goods they both want (i.e. a double coincidence of wants). Options A, C, and D are not relevant to the question.

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