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Trophic currencies: ecosystem modeling and resilient economies
Marc Brakken, Preston Austin, Stephanie Rearick and Leander Bindewald: In this paper we present a theoretical currency model analogous to trophic food chains, and argue that appropriately differentiated currencies from supranational currencies to regional, sectoral and down to timebanking and nonreciprocal exchanges can help better activate the value in the world, empowering communities and economies.
Stroud Pound: A Local Currency to Map, Measure and Strengthen the Local Economy
July 8, 2012
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Molly Scott Cato and Marta Suárez: The paper details the first two years of the life of the Stroud Pound which seeks to build greater resilience and strength into the local economy. We use the local currency as a research tool to explore issues such as: the size of the local multiplier; extent of trade between local producers; the dynamics of the local economy; and the diverse motivations of scheme participants.
Solidarity economy between a focus on the local and a global view
July 8, 2012
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Krister Volkmann: Money can be a medium of communication, a means to either change society, or to preserve a community in the sense of “resilience” against outside threat - this paper explores that idea referring to the newly established regional currencies (Regionalwährungen) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and the 'solidarity economy' concept.
July 8, 2012
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