De-growth and Local currencies - Fourth EE&S Conference

The expression local currency refers to money that circulates at local level and is complementary to a national currency. Local currencies have a longstanding and diverse history. At times they are a way of dealing with the consequences of dire economic conditions. Such was the case of Vienna on the aftermath of the Second World War, as it was and still is the case of Portugal and Greece after the Troika.  Lately local currencies are a means to tackle the results of global fluidity of capitals. This means that money spent and circulating locally does not necessarily benefit the regions where it is generated. Motivations to create a local currency are certainly diverse, although environmental concerns, especially those related to a development model grounded on constant growth seem paramount. In this sense, local currencies might ensure development through strategies of de-growth. 

Fourth EE&S Conference - Guest speakers:

André Couto - presents 'Pago em Lixo', the local currency of Lisbon's borough or Campolide;
Luciane Lucas dos Santos - will address the topic of local currencies from a researcher's point of view, and
Sandra Lima Coelho - will talk about de-grwoth and local currencies

Moderator: Liliana Fernandes

Fourth EE&S Conference - September, 2017