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Old November 21st, 2013 #19
Mr Murray
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Originally Posted by Gordon Green View Post
Joe, what is your opinion on barter trade? Jews HATE how they can't fix rates or prices on a moneyless market.
The idea that there was once a barter economy is a bit of a myth in my opinion. That doesn't mean people didn't barter, just that they weren't dependent on it.

With the neolithic revolution you get specialization and a trading economy and for that you need money.