"So, what is the difference between Gulou Market, the Department Store, and the supply and marketing cooperatives?"
"It is quite simple. The former is operated by enterprises or individuals, while the latter belongs to the system of collective ownership."
"In the past, surplus goods could only sit idle at home or be given away to friends and relatives, causing many items to accumulate for years until they became useless. From now on, that will change; all idle goods can be traded on the market."
Chapter 95