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:''See Emissions Reduction Currency System for community based initiatives aimed at emission reduction'' In economics, a local currency, is a currency that can be spent a particular area at participating organisations. Usually it will act as a complementary currency, that is to be used in additional to a national currency, rather than replace it. The purpose is to encourage spending within the local community, especially with locally owned businesses. This may also help reduce environmental footprints.〔 The currency may not be backed by a national government or be legal tender.〔 As a tool of fiscal localism, local currency can raise awareness of the state of about the local economy. They are useful for people who are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with traditional bartering. They encompass a wide range of forms, both physically and financially, and often are associated with a particular economic discourse. ==Terminology== Local currencies are sometimes referred to as a ''community currency''. They are often forms of alternative currency, complementary currency and/or auxiliary currency. There is debate as to the exact definitions. Some definitions: * Complementary currency - is used as a complement to a national currency. It is an agreement to use a medium of exchange that is not usually legal tender. * Alternative currency - often used, but in essence this term is deceptive in many cases, as many currencies are designed to be complementary, and not to substitute conventional currencies. * Auxiliary currency - far less common, as synonym of community or local currency. (see for example Douthwaite & Wagman 1999) * Community currency - complementary currencies that are used by groups with a common bond, like members of a locality, or association. * Local currency - is a community currency used in a locality. * Regional currency - a local currency where the locality is a larger region. * Private currency - emphasizes that the currency is issued by individuals, businesses or NGOs as opposed to ordinary currency issued under the authority of the government. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Local currency」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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