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This “thinking paper” has been developed
by the CEEweb Policy Office in response to the current financial
and ecological crisis. Our intention was to share our ideas
on possible solutions. It is called “thinking paper”,
because many of the ideas included go beyond the traditional
border of our profession - nature conservation - and we need
to validate them through
discussion with a wider range of experts and professionals.
We believe that the current crisis can only be solved if NGOs
from different sectors (social, economic and environmental)
work together to find joint solutions. We hope that this paper
is a good tool to start such cooperation. Read
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This book takes a look at how money works.The huge
debt accumulated by Third World countries, unemployment, environmental
degradation, the arms build-up and proliferation of nuclear
power plants, are related to a mechanism which keeps money
in circulation: interest and compound interest.
The significance of this book, lies in its ability to explain
complex issues as simply as possible, so that everybody who
uses money may understand what is at stake. Another significant
difference from other books which have dealt with this issue
is that it shows how, at this particular point in time, the
change to the proposed new monetary system could create a
win-win situation for everyone. It could help to develop,
finally, a sustainable economy. Read
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This book explains, in clear and accessible way, the mysteries
and realities of money. It also describes concrete and realistic
actions that individuals, businesses, and governments can
take to enhance productivity and purchasing power, to protect
local economies from the ravages of globalization, and to
strengthen the bonds of community. This book is both a radical
critique of our existing financial system and a practical,
inspirational how-to manual for creating vibrant and effective
community currency systems. Read
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Silvio. Gesell wrote this book in 1906 and it gives the basis
for the interest-free monetary systems, free land, and free
trade. Read
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This picture story is based on "A Story of Robinson Crusoe"
written by Silivo Gesell in 1920.
It is a story to understand how the monetary system works,
and it is presented in a very clear and simple way. When in
our existing monetary system somebody lends out money he will
collect interest. Somebody who borrows money has to pay interest.
No one has ever questioned this system. But is it really so
natural? Read
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In this book Creutz explains the idea and the functions of
money and its role in the economy, what are the interests
effects, and how it effects people, environment, etc.
It gives solid and comprehensive evidence of the dysfunctional
effects of the existing monetary system which leaves no doubts
about causes and effects, also gives a constructively critical
look at economic phenomena and their interrelations with different
fileds. Inspires us to evaluate the present crisis and to
find new possible solutions. Read
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- Complementary currency systems database which collects
statistical information and generates detailed reports on
the state of these systems. Here
you can find information about different local currencies
anywhere in the world.
- Here
you can find further readings, case studies, slideshows
made by Thomas H. (Tom) Greco, Jr. who is a community and
monetary economist.
- Read more about the result of an open money project during
2001 in Japan. Here
you will find an elaboration of the project itself, its
purpose and principles, and the essentials of open money
design.
- Here
you can find further collection of complementary community
currency systems and local exchange networks.
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