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贈与経済 (zouyokeizai) Japanese meaning: gift economy | Kotomora
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The gift economy is studied as a form of exchange that does not involve money.
Kanji 与 bestow, participate in, give 経 sutra, longitude, pass thru 済 settle (debt, etc.), relieve (burden), finish Related words 物ぶつ 々ぶつ 交こう 換かん 物々交換 refers to direct barter of goods, while 贈与経済 emphasizes giving without a direct or immediate return.
市し 場じょう 経けい 済ざい 市場経済 is a market economy based on price signals and monetary exchange, contrasting with the non-monetary, reciprocity-based 贈与経済.
Etymology Compound of 贈与 (zōyo, 'gift, donation') and 経済 (keizai, 'economy'), likely a calque from English 'gift economy'.
