Many Americans are bartering as a way to cope with tough economic times . His practice has n't been affected by the economic downturn , Forrest said , but some of his patients seem glad to be able to visit him under the barter arrangement . Bartering involves trading goods and services without spending money . Researcher : Bartering networks rises dramatically during economic times . ` ` We go for just about anything you can think of , '' the network ' says .
Many Americans are bartering as a way to cope with tough economic times . Bartering involves trading goods and services without spending money . Researcher : Bartering networks rises dramatically during economic times . ` ` We go for just about anything you can think of , '' the network ' says .