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Local Currencies in Community Development or too much mngwotngwotiki is bad for you
Local Currencies in Community Development or too much mngwotngwotiki is bad for you Author:Tony Savdie, Tim Cohen-Mitchell In response to economic hardships and the breakdown of traditional communities, some people have come together to create alternative economic systems at the local level. This study's convincing argument for alternative currencies is developed through an historical overview and contemporary case study examining the development of HOURS in I... more »thaca, New York. This introduction to alternative currencies, particularly scrips and LETS systems, within the framework of community development raises issues and provides useful resources to guide trainers and community activists who seek to create alternative economic systems.« less