David Boyle's work emphasized the importance of human-scale institutions and community-focused economics. In his book Building Futures, he proposed that a new localism could rejuvenate cities, challenging centralized development models. Projects like time banks demonstrate alternative economic systems based on service exchange and community support. His involvement with the New Economics Foundation aimed to reshape economies for people and the planet, promoting inclusive and radical economic structures. Reports like The New Wealth of Time showcased how collaborative efforts improve public services through community engagement and co-production.
David Boyle argued that mainstream economics was failing cities and that a new localism could save them, emphasizing communities over centralized development.
Funny Money explored local economic systems, particularly through time banks, highlighting the importance of exchanging hours of help among community members.
The New Economics Foundation, formed from The Other Economic Summit, aims to transform economies to benefit people and the planet, advocating radical economic perspectives.
David Boyle's work exemplified the principle of co-production, showing how pooling efforts can improve public services and enhance community collaboration.
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