From AshevilleLETS

Local Exchange Trading Systems

• LETSLink UK

UK Local Exchange Trading and complementary currencies development agency

• LETSystem Design Manual, The. Landsman Community Services Ltd (1994)

A classic organizers' text by the self-described "sole authority regarding the operation of LETSystems."

Alternative Economics

• Ecology of Money, The. Richard Douthwaite (2000)

An interesting exploration of different money systems and their purposes by the founder of the Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability.

• Just Things

The Fair Trade Journal of Applied Counter Economics

• Mutualist Blog

Author Kevin Carson's blog explores alternative market economics.

• Naomi Klein

Author and activist Naomi Klein offers political insight and analysis of corporate globalization.

Related Projects (Local)

• Asheville Craigslist, Asheville NC

Online classifieds offering free listing of barter opportunities, jobs, housing, goods, and other local resources.

• Asheville Freecycle, Asheville NC

A network providing individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. All postings must be free.

• Emma Family Resource Center, The, Asheville NC

The originators of "Emma Bucks", a small-scale LETS-like network operating in Asheville's Emma neighborhood.

Related Projects (USA)

• Common Good Finance Project, The, Shelburne Falls MA

A democratic banking experiment.

• Fourth Corner Exchange, The, Pacific Northwest

Founded in 2004, Fourth Corner Exchange is a LETS-like system serving numerous communities.

• St. Louis Community Exchange, The, St. Louis MO

A division of the international Community Exchange System network, founded in early 2009.

Related Projects (Abroad)