LETSystems:
An overview of LETSystems, local currencies and the future of money.
Also a list of frequently asked questions, a guide to starting your
own LETSystem, and free software for running a LETSystem. [From
Greater Manchester LETS in the UK]
Transaction Net: LETS:
Compares LETS with other related systems such as Time Dollars and
conventional national currencies.
http://www.transaction.net/money/lets/index.html
Project LETS List:
A database of LETS-systems and resources around the world. Much like
the Open Directory you're reading now, this site works by having
dozens of volunteers log-in, add new links, and help keep the
database up to date.
http://www.skyport.com/cheesemelt/letslist/
Ithaca HOURs Online:
Pioneering local money program tbat inspired dozens around the US
and the world. Website describes how it works, development and
history of local currencies, media coverage over the years, how to
start and maintain your own local currency, list of businesses
accepting HOURS, and a local currency starter kit.
http://www.ithacahours.com/
LETS Webring:
Growing ring of LETS-related websites: indexes, local groups,
theoretical resources, software sites... on LETSystems worldwide.
Free to join.
http://letsgent.tripod.com/letsring/
The E.F. Schumaker Society's Local Currency Library:
The Society is an educational non-profit organization focusing on
social and environmental sustainability. This page links to articles
about local economics and materials on operating a local currency
system.
http://www.schumachersociety.org/frameset_local_currencies.html
The New Alchemists by David Boyle:
From Resurgence Magazine. The local currency revolution means new
kinds of money which are kinder to the planet.
http://www.gn.apc.org/resurgence/issues/boyle192.htm
LETS: The Economic System of Giving:
Interesting discussion of LETS as a new, more humanising kind of
"money", and its relationship with the problem of the future of
work, followed by contact details for EAGLETS.
http://www.glasswings.com.au/utopia/lets.html
