The circular economy stands at a crossroads between true systemic change and rebranded
business-as-usual. It will either evolve to become functional—optimizing technical …

Westernised paradigms dominate the information systems (IS) field, often overshadowing
alternative epistemologies. This study challenges the prevailing hegemonic view and …

This paper presents the results of what may be the world's first randomized control trial on
community currencies, focusing on Grassroots Economics' Community Inclusion Currency …

The usage of digital currencies and digital payments such as cryptocurrencies and card
payments have been rapidly increased during Covid-19 pandemic because of providing …

Local and community currencies have been used as a stimulating tool to increase trading
activities and social interactions of geographically restricted regions. This paper aims to …

Has politics reached breaking point? Rather than defending liberalism or abandoning it,
how can a socially just and ecological alternative be built? Peadar Kirby investigates the …

During financial crises, liquidity tends to become scarce, a problem that disproportionately
affects small companies. This paper shows that obligation-clearing is a very effective …

'Financial crisis' is sometimes regarded as synonymous with 'economic crisis', but this is an
oversimplification and risks missing the feedback loops between the financial and real …

The objective of this research is to contribute to the scientific debate on “complementary
monetary systems”(CMSs), what strategies may be the best for allowing the implementation …

For decades, complementary monetary systems (CMSs) and open innovation in the local
area have coexisted alongside official currencies. Today, when it is most necessary to …