Amelia Khatri 
The History of Bartering [EPUB ebook] 

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The History of Bartering explores the origins of commerce by examining bartering, a foundational economic system where goods and services are directly exchanged without money. The book delves into how early societies facilitated trade, highlighting the human ingenuity required to overcome challenges like the ‘double coincidence of wants, ‘ where both parties must simultaneously desire what the other possesses. Understanding bartering offers insights into early economies and the evolution of economic principles.

The book progresses chronologically, starting with pre-agricultural societies and moving through early civilizations to illustrate the prevalence and adaptations of bartering. It investigates the limitations of barter, such as the difficulty in valuing goods, which ultimately propelled the transition to monetary systems.

By drawing on archaeological findings and ancient texts, the book reveals how bartering served as a crucial precursor to modern financial systems, influencing contemporary practices like trade credits. Recognizing these early economic systems demonstrates that money is not arbitrary, but a logical solution to the constraints inherent in a barter economy.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 65 ● ISBN 9788233985325 ● File size 0.5 MB ● Translator AI ● Publisher Publifye ● City Tokyo ● Country JP ● Published 2025 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 10203425 ● Copy protection without

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