Three authors with decades of experience have teamed up to provide an
up-to-date, state-of-the art field guide to the emerging movement of
regional currencies. People Money describes a global movement of people
creating their own currencies to support regional business and
strengthen their communities. These currencies operate legally alongside
Bank Money and Government Money, giving people new choices in an age of
transition from outworn financial structures to an era of sustainable
abundance. Part One explains the characteristics and purpose of the
various models of commercial- and community-oriented currencies, the
administration and governance of the currencies, how to cooperate with
other financial institutions, clearing systems and the issue of
taxation. Part Two focuses on the 'how to' of developing a regional
currency, outlining the key principles and design processes, and the
benefits that have accrued as a result of their implementation. Finally,
the book profiles and interviews some of the leading organisers of
regional currencies around the world, explaining their driving passion
and the nuances of each of the models - how the currency started, how it
developed, the difficulties encountered on the journey, and how these
were overcome. The currencies profiles include: Brixton Pound in London;
The Business Exchange in Scotland; Blaengarw Time Centre in South Wales;
Community Exchange System in South Africa; Chiemgauer in Germany;
BerkShares, Equal Dollars, Ithaca HOURS and Dane County Time Bank in the
USA; and many others.
