In a simple economy, one family may produce only cooking pots, but many of them. Others may specialize in farming, making clothing, and building shelters. This

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The fact that each family specializes in producing different products creates discrepancies of assortment because not every family will have access to all the goods that they require. This leads to the need for trade and the development of intermediary systems. Option B is not correct because regardless of how simple an economy is, there will always be a need for marketing functions such as distribution, promotion and pricing. Option C is not correct because the scenario described requires mutual agreement between families to exchange their respective goods and services without an intermediary. Option D is not correct because separation in values occurs when individuals have different opinions or beliefs about specific products, which is not the case in this scenario.

In a Simple Economy, One Family May Produce Only Cooking