U.S. Government International Barter

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Reviews the history of the suspended U.S. barter program, discusses current policies, and examines the 1982 U.S.-Jamaica Barter Agreement which exchanged bauxite for dairy products. Lists major adv...

Reviews the history of the suspended U.S. barter program, discusses current policies, and examines the 1982 U.S.-Jamaica Barter Agreement which exchanged bauxite for dairy products. Lists major advantages and disadvantages to the barter concept, and examines relevant laws and legislation proposed in the 98th Congress. Considers current law constraints to any Government barter program. Includes tables.

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