Money Matters - A Three Part Series
What will it take to achieve a Conscious Revolution for a just and sustainable society and global village? An often taken-for-granted part of our market economy is money itself. But what is money? Where does it come from? Who creates it today, how, and to whose benefit? How does our current money system direct the allocation of resources? How does it affect our relationships with each other, locally and globally, and with the rest of nature? Does it support or undermine democratic practices, sustainability, and just exchange? Are there alternatives?
These questions and more will be explored in this 3 part series, join us for 1 or all 3!
Part 3: Paths to Reform: Contrasting Monetary Solutions
Many approaches to money and finance exist. They vary in the degree to which they transfer control of the money system to the public and the way control will be transferred. Some like AMRA (featured in session 2) and central bank digital currency (CBDC) entail federal legislation only. Others like public banking and complementary currencies focus on local communities, regions, or states. Who should be trusted with the money supply – bankers or government? What about cryptocurrencies and so-called stablecoins? Each approach has features that can be perceived as strengths and weaknesses. Some of those will be summarized. Time will be allotted for Q&A, comments, and criticisms.
Date: March 18
Time: 12-130 PM ET
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Location: Virtual
Speakers: John Howell and Lucille Eckrich of the Alliance For Just Money
Cost:
Members: Free
Non-Members: $25 (sliding scale available)