Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Defining Alternative Currencies
2. Alternative Currencies and Sustainability
3. Alternative Currencies and Social Justice
4. Alternative Currencies and the Market
5. The Politics of Alternative Currencies
Conclusion
Index
Biography
Louis Larue is a researcher in philosophy and economics at Aalborg University (Denmark) and a visiting lecturer in philosophy of economics at UCLouvain (Belgium). His work focuses on issues of justice in money and finance.
"Alternative Currencies: A Critical Approach is a well-argued and clearly written book particularly well-suited for scholars of economic ethics and sustainability who are new to the complementary currencies field of study and wish to become acquainted with relevant tensions in the literature. Ultimately, Larue’s work serves as both a challenge and an opportunity. A challenge to constantly revisit the mental models that influence our work, and an opportunity for a more disciplined, context-sensitive, and pluralist research that can influence the role of money in shaping sustainable and just economies.”
- Juan Ocampo, International Journal of Complementary Currency Research
"Libertarian bitcoiners and alternative currency advocates claim to have found the currency of the future. In this incisive and clear-eyed work, Louis Larue compellingly demonstrates that alternative currencies, however well-intentioned, fall short of fixing the deep flaws within our current monetary systems."
- Clément Fontan, Professor of European Economic Policy, UCLouvain, Belgium
“With an interdisciplinary approach bridging economics, politics, and philosophy, Louis Larue delivers a critical examination of alternative monetary systems. He offers a rarely seen critical stance that is bound to spark debate and foster meaningful discussions.”
- Camille Meyer, Associate Professor in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Cape Town
“Whether you are a proponent or an opponent to alternative currencies, this book is worth reading! Louis Larue's book is an intriguing and persuasive call to carry on a thorough examination of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative currencies.”
- Marek Hudon, Professor at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, Belgium
