(UPDATED FEBRUARY 2025) Parallel economies and their currencies Parallel economies have historically flourished around their own currencies, yet their underlying principles and benefits have often been overlooked by economists. Studying these alternative systems can provide a new perspective on the economy and to understand their potential for driving change. to reduce inequalities... and contain global warming Looking ahead, could an innovative parallel economy be integrated into modern society? As the middle class is complaining about inequalities and resists costly measures to combat global warming, could a parallel economy help-even to a limited extent-support the underprivileged and reduce the cost of decarbonization? Specifically, could the Green-Market System presented in the last chapter be effective?
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