Barter Economy Matures

Time magazine declared this new form of consumption to be one of the 10 great ideas that will change the world. The new thing about collaborative consumption is that it can achieve a broader impact with the Internet as both a stage and a platform. The web professionalizes swapping and allows it to develop into an independent branch of the economy. 

Spiegel: Barter Economy Matures from Niche to Trend

• Barter Deals Flourishing