In the social sciences, a gift economy (or gift culture) is a society where valuable goods and services are regularly given without any explicit agreement for immediate or future rewards (i.e. no formal quid pro quo exists). Ideally, simultaneous or recurring giving serves to circulate and redistribute valuables within the community. The organization of a gift economy stands in contrast to a barter economy or a market economy. Informal custom governs exchanges, rather than an explicit exchange of goods or services for money or some other commodity.

Various social theories concerning gift economies exist. Some consider the gifts to be a form of reciprocal altruism. Another interpretation is that social status is awarded in return for the gifts. Consider for example, the sharing of food in some hunter-gatherer societies, where food-sharing is a safeguard against the failure of any individual's daily foraging. This custom may reflect concern for the well-being of others, it may be a form of informal insurance, or may bring with it social status or other benefits.

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If the economy becomes the key issue do you think Mccain is going to regret not choosing Romney?
Q. I am a Democrat and don't agree with Romney's General approach to the economy but I heard him on Chris Mathews and you could tell that he understood economics so well that he made it simple. Bill Clinton is the only other politician I have seen do that--it is gift that they are going to miss.
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A. Yes! I regret that Mitt wasn't the nominee. I think we are all going to after either one of these other two guys is in office for awhile.
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How do I sell my retail business in this poor economy?
Q. I have a flower/gift shop that I need to sell because the debt is overwhelming. How do I convince someone this is a good business when it is failing?
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A. Don't consider your shop failing because it has debt. Check with other shops that are for sale and see what you can reasonably ask for your shop. If the debt is smaller than the selling price you will come out ahead. Someone else may have ideas on how to make it profitably and would like to try. Put it on the market listing all the positive attributes. i.e. established customer base, location, inventory, etc. When you decide to sell, it may be wise to consult a business broker in your local area to assist you. Business brokers are similar to real estate agents in that they represent a business for sale, and if they are successful at helping you find a buyer they typically get a commission based on the sales price for their efforts. To… [cont.]
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Would the economy improve if the government started to actually tax all churches?
Q. and give the money to all its citizens as a gift to get through tough times?
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