Abstract

Classification of functions of money is given in article, the main functions and derivative of them are allocated. The author allocates the following major functions of money: stimulating and goal-implementing. It is shown that the main functions of money are: stimulating, goal-implementing, regulatory, informational. In article the dialectics of goal-implementing and stimulating functions of money is considered. The conclusion that it is inexpedient to reduce functions of money only to especially economic aspects is drawn. The author considers that than more functions carry out money, that more they are the tool providing social and economic functioning and development of the state, as well as the people living in this state.