Money has been used to trade goods and services. the image of money has changed over time from beads. to gold pieces to. coins and dollars. money is a driving force in our world and it influences everyone into working for what they want.
What are the "these" you speak of?
The declaration of independence
The answer is the society.
Economics is focused on the problem of the society which is created by a world with limited resources and people with unlimited needs and wants.