[COMM-ORG] query: local currency

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[ed:  thanks to Ashwani for replying to Lisa's query.]

From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth at csun.edu>


Then there's LETS - Local Exchange Trading Systems.  See, for intance:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Exchange_Trading_Systems

http://www.gmlets.u-net.com/

http://www.transaction.net/money/lets/

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> Starting a local currency
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> "Lisa J. Marshall" <lisa at smartworkco.com>
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> I’m thinking about starting a local currency (also known as a 
> “complementary currency”) in my rural community. I know about Ithaca’s 
> work in this area, but would love to hear from others who’ve done it. 
> And I’ve heard that many communities tried it in the ‘30’s, but can’t 
> seem to find any literature on it. Can anyone point me towards some?
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> Lisa J. Marshall
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