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 crypto-entrepreneurs 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.
About Ester Barinaga
Ester Barinaga is Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Lund University (Sweden), and Professor (with special responsibilities) in the Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS, Denmark). Her research focuses on concepts, strategies, methods and practices social entrepreneurs use to advance social change. Currently, she focuses on complementary currencies as instruments to build sustainable economies, inclusive cities, and resilient communities. The methods she uses are interventionist, actively taking part in the entrepreneurial processes she also studies. Her research has been published in top tier academic journals including Urban Studies, Organization Studies, Geoforum, Human Relations, Urban Geography, Business Ethics Quarterly, and Journal of Social Entrepreneurship. Her latest book Remaking money for a sustainable future: Money Commons was published in April 2024 with Bristol University Press.