A "multi-resource economy" is the practice of engaging in a variety of economically productive activities.  For example, four strategies have traditionally been pursued in land use: cereal agriculture, tree fruit production, sheep and goat herding, and camel herding.  While individual households or portions of tribes may specialize in certain uses, the norm has been for some of each to be practiced by all.  For instance, small fields will be planted by herders.  Other sources of income may also be pursued, notably trade in stable goods and exotic wares, and wage labor.

Reference: http://www.hf-fak.uib.no/smi/paj/LaBianca.html

 

 

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