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Austin Credits with Jonathan Wilson

Published: Aug. 11, 2022, 6 p.m.

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For this special episode of Superstructure,\\xa0 cohosts Will Beaman (@agoingaccount) and Andr\\xe9s Bernal (@andresintheory) are joined by Jonathan Wilson (@DeficitOwl24601) to discuss his new white paper, "Proposal for a Local Currency Issued by the City of Austin," which proposes a complementary currency for the city of Austin called Austin Credits.

Jonathan's proposal contributes to a developing conversation in the Austin City Council, which was tasked by recent legislation with exploring possibilities for new public banking and payments structures by a resolution. The conversation delves into the proposal's legal design and implementation strategy, while also contextualizing its political meaning and stakes for progressive politics.\\xa0

Read the white paper here: https://moneyontheleft.org/2022/08/11/austin-credits-with-jonathan-wilson-white-paper-and-podcast-interview/

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