Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Barter as a Countertrade

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of barter as a countertrade arrangement?

• A)It is a very complex arrangement.
• B)In a barter system,if goods are exchanged simultaneously,one party ends up financing the other.
• C)Firms engaged in barter run the risk of having to accept goods they do not want or cannot use.
• D)It involves huge cash transactions.
• E)It cannot be used in transactions with trading partners who are not creditworthy.

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