User:Mircea the Young/sandbox

Universal barter

Universal barter is a new form of economy. It is basically the same as barter, the exchange of one type of goods or service for another directly, only not just between two parties, but between everyone at the same time, constantly. It would allow for the elimination of the means of exchange while still maintaining a viable economy. It is somewhat similar to a resource-based economy, however, it also includes what could be called a service-based economy. Thus it would ensure that not only resources, but also services are readily available. Furthermore, the concept of "job" would change as there would no longer be a medium of exchange. A job would be considered any activity one does that other people benefit from, be it what is currently acknowledged to be a job, volunteering or a hobby.