Barter System Booms During Recession

May 21st, 2009 - The Huffington Post

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Barter System Booms During Recession

Unemployed since November, Eugene Sobczak wanted nothing more than to aid another cash-strapped soul, gratis, when he read the online ad asking for help attaching a car bumper.

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