local currencies

The money we use – centrally issued currency – is just one possible currency, and one biased towards hoarding. There are many other currency models gaining acceptance across the United States and the world. These resources explain currency in greater depth, and offer the tools and software needed to choose and develop a local or complementary currency for your own local or even decentralized community.

Different Models of Alternative Currencies:
Time Banking
LETSystem
Bernard Lietar and Complementary Currency

World-Wide Examples of Local Currencies in Action:
Worldwide database of Local and Alternative Currencies
Ithaca Hours, NY
TINY, NYC local currency
Berkshares, MA

related media
Media Squat Radio, April 13th: Steven Burke, head of Ithaca Hours, NY

Books and Articles:

Arthur Brock on Currency

related media
Media Squat Radio, July 13th: Arthur Brock


Money: Understanding and Creating Alternatives to Legal Tender
and FREE PDF version


The End of Money and the Future of Civilization

Rushkoff Related Media
Film
Life Inc. Dispatch 03: Money as Debt