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Bartering

There a many examples of local, bartering communities that have emerged, for varied reasons, see here. Here are some:

• Argentina 2001, Club del Trueque.
• The French SEL.
• According to 1: In Spain, there is a growing number of exchange markets. These barter markets or swap meets work without money. Participants bring things they do not need and exchange them for the unwanted goods of another participant. Swapping among three parties often helps satisfy tastes when trying to get around the rule that money is not allowed. See also 2.
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Complementary currencies

There a countless examples of local, alternative currencies that have emerged, for varied reasons, see here. Here are some:

• Argentina 2001. The Patacón.
• Greece 2012. The TEM 3. A sentence taken from 4: You are not poor when you have no money, you are poor when you have nothing to offer – except for the elderly and the sick, to whom we should all be offering.
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