The Japanese have become obsessed with things, but the cash-based economy is not right for dealing with information.

As Ladakh moves toward a cash-based economy, foods from the plains of India are becoming more common.

Djibouti is a cash-based economy and credit cards are not widely accepted.

"We come from a cash-based economy," said Hugh Hamilton, a Guyanese native, speaking about members of the Caribbean community.

Daniel Arbess, a venture capitalist operating in Russia, emphasizes the need for Russia to move to a cash-based economy.

Finally, traditional Thule culture is threatened by development and the growing cash-based economy.

General - Money Credit card use is growing in the retail and hospitality sectors but Guyana is still a largely cash-based economy.

The Kyrgyz Republic is a mostly cash-based economy, although credit cards can be used at major Western-style stores and some restaurants.

Commercial fish processing dominates Akutan's cash-based economy, and not many locals are seasonally employed.

Essentially, the American base introduced a widespread cash-based economy.