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JUXTONOMICS

Culture & economic life, from prehistory onward

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Reciprocity

Giving, receiving, obligation, and return.

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What does it mean to return a favor? Start with the expectations around giving, receiving, and responding, including what happens when a return is delayed or refused.

Follow questions about obligation and freedom in relationships between relatives, neighbors, trading partners, and strangers.

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