Which of the following is a major difference between redistributional and reciprocal economies?

A. Reciprocal economies are more common in societies with inequalities in social status.
B. Redistributional economies tend to make certain individuals wealthier than others.
C. Reciprocal economies always involve the exchange of a recognized form of currency.
D. Only redistributional economies involve transfers of goods among related villagers.


Answer: B

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