Sustainable future.

[Angelsaint]

The green party was the big "winner" in local elections in Norway.

They suggest basically a new system of trading. Basically money will get less impact in society and the old "my fish for your goat" kind of thing.

They suggest to start with local coin ( ex: London would get their own coin, Newcastle their own and etc.).

The funny thing is even though most think it's totally idiotic. A know and renowned economic says it is viable even though he thinks it would never happen because of too much "counter forces ".

What you think? Sustainable future?

[ItalAussie]

It's an interesting idea, but there's too many occupations which don't produce substance in that fashion. "I'll teach your kid for a day if you give me a fish" is a tricky thing to make stick.

There's a reason that basically every culture invented currency early on in their progress. There's too many intangible services, as well as a massive imbalance in the value of items ("one car for 20,000 fish, please"). It's an interesting theory but I struggle to see it taking. Could be wrong though.

[Multi]

I'll save your foot for all your fish, forever please.

[Andy]

I don't even like fish. I'll fix your roof for your 18 year old daughter?