Gro-Tru, a maker of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, sees enormous growth potential in Central Europe. The company has received several inquiries from potential importers in the region, but in most cases, the potential importers have expressed difficulty in obtaining the hard currency to pay for Gro-Tru's products. Alistair Green, vice-president for business development, is exploring how Gro-Tru can meet the needs of the potential market.Which of the following methods would Gro-Tru be implementing if it exchanges its products directly for other goods or services without the use of money?
Select one:
a. barter
b. offset
c. switch trading
d. buyback