From the Library On Saturday, September 27th Bruno Vernier has been invited to present a workshop at the Carnegie Theatre called “Community Currencies” from 1pm – 2:30pm. Vernier has been studying currencies worldwide, including conversations with Bernard Lietaer (originator of the Euro). Vernier will discuss what makes community currencies like social credit, crypto-currencies like bitcoin and gift economies like potlaches different from legal tender and from each other, and what to anticipate in the future for daily living. – Your Carnegie Librarian, Natalie To read up on the topic of currencies and economics, we have here at Carnegie: Canadian Coins – Charlton Standard Catalogue (2013, 2014 Reference) – 737.05C48c A concise guide with details of design, composition, weight, size and edging for Canadian coins from the 1800s to the present. Fight Back: 81 ways to help you save money and protect yourself from corporate trickery (2013) by Ellen Roseman – 332.024 R81f Roseman is considered Canada’s leading consumer advocate, and she has compiled 81 tips from her advice column and blog for people to better deal with banks, avoid fraud, and be savvy. Freakonomics: A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything (2005) by Levitt & Dubner – 330.01 L66f This New York Times “politically incorrect” bestseller involves storytelling and fact to reveal deceit, secrets, and myth within western culture and economy, from cheating schoolteachers to manipulative real estate agents. Occupy Money: Creating an economy where everybody wins (2012) by Margrit Kennedy – 332.4 K36o In a time where interest and inflation has caused our monetary system to result in bail outs and breakdown, Kennedy believes that there needs to be a return to a grassroots movement. The book intends to offer clear language that will serve people, instead of people serving money. Kennedy is noted as an outspoken critic of the current economic system.
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