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See Finance
# I must create a pattern for each of these pieces. Their interactions are a financial pattern language, and one that probably scales from the individual to the earth. Big order. Important enough to do it right. Start with Alexander's Pattern and modify it.
Land Trusts (Commons) Local Coops Local Currencies Local Coop Banks Local Housing Local Farms Local Businesses Local Population Size
No Shortage of Fair Loans No Shortage of Local Taxes No Shortage of Money No Shortage of Meaningful Work No Shortage of Affordable Housing No Shortage of Affordable Land No Shortage of Healthy Food
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