Tauschringe im Internet

More and more, people, especially in Germany, are complaining about the economic situation and the injustice in the distribution of monetary resources. This work addresses a possible way out of this dilemma and connects it with the opportunities provided by the internet. Specifically, this paper examines exchange rings and their various forms, meaning barter transactions that mostly follow the principle of simple coincidence through alternative means of payment. However, there are also forms of exchange, particularly on the internet, that do not require a countervalue for the service provided but rely purely on the reciprocity of the exchange. This paper aims to illustrate the significance of the internet for the exchange ring movement and to provide insight into the opportunities that the internet offers in general and specifically for exchange rings.