Which of the following is the most restrictive countertrade arrangement?
A)Counterpurchase
B)Offset
C)Barter
D)Switch trading
E)Buyback

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The problems with barter are twofold. First, if goods are not exchanged simultaneously, one party ends up financing the other for a period. Second, firms engaged in barter run the risk of having to accept goods they do not want, cannot use, or have difficulty reselling at a reasonable price. For these reasons, barter is viewed as the most restrictive countertrade arrangement.

Which of the Following Is the Most Restrictive Countertrade Arrangement