Bartering

Definition

Bartering is a method of exchange where goods or services are directly exchanged for other goods or services without the use of money. It relies on a mutual agreement between parties on the value of the traded items.

Related terms

Economic Systems: The structure and methods by which a society manages its resources and allocates goods and services.

Trade: The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services between people or countries.

Market Economy: An economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are guided by the price signals created through the forces of supply and demand