Money is central to capitalism and to our many sustainability crises. Could we remake money so as to advance sustainable economies and fair societies? A growing number of scholars, politicians, and activists think we can, and they are doing it from the bottom up.
This book examines how grassroots groups, municipalities and radical cryptoentrepreneurs are remaking money by designing and organising complementary currencies. It argues that in their novel ideas and governance practices lie the key for building green and inclusive economies.
Engaging imaginatively with the future of money, this accessible book will appeal to anyone interested in constructing a more sustainable and just world.
By:
Ester Barinaga Martín (Lund University) Imprint: Bristol University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
ISBN:9781529225372 ISBN 10: 152922537X Series:Alternatives to Capitalism in the 21st Century Pages: 240 Publication Date:01 May 2024 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Undergraduate
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Prelude PART I: Why Money? 1. Money and Sustainability: Really?! 2. Imaginaries of Money 3. Sell It Forward: The Form and Reason of Today’s Conventional Money Interlude 1: Money Commons Imaginary PART II: Varieties of Monies 4. Give It Forward: The Form and Reason of Citizen Money 5. Tax It Forward: The Form and Reason of Municipal Money 6. HODL It Forward: The Form and Reason of Algorithmic Money Interlude 2: Perpetuum Mobile PART III: Developing the Money Commons 7. Freeing Monies: Remaking Money for Inclusive Economies 8. Greening Monies: Remaking Money to Service Nature 9. Learning to Live Together Anew: Money Commons That Serve People and Planet
Ester Barinaga is Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Lund University School of Economics and Management and Professor with Special Responsibilities at the Copenhagen Business School.