Glossary entry

Swedish term or phrase:

naturahushållning

English translation:

barter economy

Jan 9, 2009 16:24
15 yrs ago
Swedish term

naturahushåll

Swedish to English Social Sciences Economics
from an article on the history of an area:

"utvecklingen av en bygds försörjning från ursprunglig bebyggelse med naturahushåll och självhushåll över till sammansatt samhällsbildning och marknadsekonomi"

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Proposed translations (English)
4 +5 barter economy

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barter economy

Should be "naturahushållning". It is the most primitive form of economy, where people grow and manufacture their food and goods and trade this with others for what they cannot produce themselves.

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agree George Hopkins : Also natural economy.
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agree Peter Linton (X)
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agree Thomas Johansson
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agree Michele Fauble
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agree Anna Herbst
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