摘要：The economic behavior of campesinos has long been a prominent issue in development debates. Models used to explain economic behavior have generally been based on the theoretical assumptions of specific (Western) schools of thought. Consequently, economics is determined by the theory that informs a particular study without considering the meaning that campesinos impart to the economy as actors in a social context. For example, barter, reciprocity, and transformation are far more relevant forms of economic activity than production for market. An actor-oriented approach that is not based on preconceived, nonlocal concepts can therefore be helpful in reconstructing “internal” concepts that allow new inputs for reflection, thereby contributing to innovative economic approaches and activities in development programs.
