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The correct answer is letter "A": gift economy.

Explanation:

A gift economy is characterized by valuables being provided to individuals without the need for compensation. This type of economy opposes to the market economy or even barter in which goods and services are traded one another for an economic return. Gift economy is a term used to refer to all those goods that are not paid for and are typical of public use, not necessarily being provided by governments.