bartereistas
Bartereistas is a term used to describe individuals who participate in barter-based exchange systems, trading goods and services without using money as the primary unit of account. In practice, bartereistas often operate within networks that assign alternative means of value, such as trade credits or time credits, or rely on direct item-for-item exchanges.
Etymology and usage: The word appears in some Spanish- and Portuguese-language discussions as a compound of
Context and practice: Bartereistas may take part in local exchange trading systems (LETS), time banks, or online
History: Barter as a practice is ancient; modern organized barter networks emerged in the 20th century, with
See also: Barter, Local Exchange Trading System, Time banking, Bartercard, Barter network.
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