Recognize basic economic concepts (i.e., imports, exports, barter system, tariffs, closed and emerging markets, supply and demand, inflation, recession, and depression). 7.2.1

Links verified 3/29/2011

1. Argentina: The Post-Money Economy - Barter has replaced the cash economy for many Argentines. (a report from Time magazine online)
2. Surviving In Today's Economy Using Trade And Barter - this article starts by explaining the difference between trade and barter
3. No Pesos? No problem - As Argentina's economy falters, millions turn to a booming bartering system to make do.

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