Below is my proposed re-write of the article.--Zleitzen 05:27, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
Sociolismo also known as “amiguismo” meaning “friend-ism” or “partner-ism” is a slang term used in Cuba to describe the reciprocal exchange of favors by individuals. The term is particularly associated with the black market economy, and perceived cronyism in Cuba’s state controlled command economy. The theory of “socialismo” follows that any person with control over resources could exchange access to those resources for some current or future personal material benefit. Complex networks of reciprocal obligations thus became an important part of the functioning of the Cuban economy. Daily life involved maintaining the personal relationships necessary to ensure access to necessary goods and services, through unofficial channels or through the official channels unofficially. Though the term became prominent during the economic downturn known as the Special Period in Cuba, usage has continued into the mid-2000s. [1]