Contributions

  • Lietaer, Bernard A. - Contributor
  • Lovins, L. Hunter, 1950- - Contributor
  • Meadows, Dennis L. - Contributor

Publication

2011 - New Society Publishers, Gabriola, B.C, British Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

67,250 words, Guess

Page Count

269 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC338.9
  • LCCHB251 .H347 2011

Description

Demonstrates how a healthy society can be attained through developing new systems of exchange. Using creative initiatives such as time banks, systems of barter and exchange, and local currencies, cities and towns can empower themselves and build sustainable local economies. Explores the different types of capital that communities have to draw on, including natural, built, social, human, institutional, cultural, technological, and financial. From publisher description.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Creating wealth: growing local economies with local currenciesNew Society Publishers2011-01-01

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