ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Barter is an alternative method of trading where goods and services are exchanged directly for one another without using money as an intermediary. It is an old method of exchange. People exchanged services and goods for other services and goods in return.

Detailed explanation-2: -Barter is an act of trading goods or services between two or more parties without the use of money-or a monetary medium, such as a credit card. In essence, bartering involves the provision of one good or service by one party in return for another good or service from another party.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bartering is the process of trading services or goods between two parties without using money in the transaction. When people barter, everyone benefits because they receive items or services they need or want. Bartering also has an advantage because even people without money can get something they need.

Detailed explanation-4: -Money is better than the barter system because; it is durable, portable, interchangeable, easily divisible into smaller units, and is universally recognized by most people. On the other hand, the barter system has challenges presented by the double coincidence of wants, bulkiness of goods, and time consumption.

Detailed explanation-5: -Babysitting/daycare. Car repair work. Lawn care/landscaping. Computer repair. Small home improvement projects. Plumbing. Moving assistance. Tax preparation. More items