Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future: Money Commons

by Ester Barinaga Martín

Overview

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529225389
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	09/16/2025
Series:	Alternatives to Capitalism in the 21st Century
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ester Barinaga Martín is Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Lund UniversitySchool of Economics and Management and Professor with Special Responsibilities at the Copenhagen Business School.

Table of Contents

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

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“How is money made to work, and how can we make it work differently? At once erudite and practical, this is a sophisticated inquiry into the origins and diversity of money and markets, from ancient coins to complementary currencies and algorithms, and a blueprint for their remaking in the interests of planetary survival.” Bill Maurer, University of California, Irvine

“Presents a comprehensive view of a different understanding of money at the service of people and the planet, which contributes to a new form of society.” Paola Raffaelli, Ramon Llull University

Editorial Reviews

How is money made to work, and how can we make it work differently? At once erudite and practical, this is a sophisticated inquiry into the origins and diversity of money and markets, from ancient coins to complementary currencies and algorithms, and a blueprint for their remaking in the interests of planetary survival.” Bill Maurer, University of California, Irvine

“Presents a comprehensive view of a different understanding of money at the service of people and the planet, which contributes to a new form of society.” Paola Raffaelli, Ramon Llull University

From the Publisher