Theresa Aldridge
Biographic Data
| ID | 362956 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Theresa Aldridge |
| GIVEN NAMES | Theresa |
| FAMILY NAME | Aldridge |
| SIGNATURE | ALDRIDGE T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Leicester |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 82 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Making Geographies and Histories? Constructing Local Circuits of Value
Reflecting on findings from research conducted in the United Kingdom, we consider some implications for an understanding of economic geographies of the emergence of local currency systems (LCSs) within developed economies. LCSs are founded on the creation of local currencies and driven by local-but contested-circuits of consumption, exchange, and production. In this paper we are concerned with three interrelated sets of issues: the intersections …
Lets get real: Constraints on the development of Local Exchange Trading Schemes
Local Exchange Trading Schemes (LETS) are widely promoted as a new tool for local economic development, but until recently the focus has been on their alleged ‘potential’ rather than the realities of their operation. This paper assesses the practical economic role of LETS by examining the amount of trading conducted, and demonstrates that both the volume of trading and the value of the trades are very low. Drawing on an intensive case study of th…
Bridges into Work? An Evaluation of Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (Lets)
Recently, the policy community has been paying particular attention to Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (LETS) as potential bridges into work for the unemployed. Up until now, however, there has only been piecemeal evidence on whether LETS are effective in this regard. In this paper, therefore, the full results of the first comprehensive evaluation of LETS are reported. In order to feed into the 'evidence-based policy-making' process, we evalua…
Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (Lets): A tool for community renewal
This paper evaluates Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (LETS) as a tool for community renewal. Reporting the results of a comprehensive three-year evaluation of LETS that used both quantitative and qualitative methods, we reveal that although LETS are an effective vehicle for community renewal, many changes are required if these schemes are to benefit a wider range of people. We conclude by documenting these changes. Este artículo evalua unos Pl…
Recasting Work: The Example of Local Exchange Trading Schemes
Local Exchange Trading Schemes (LETS) are networks for exchanging goods and services using a local currency. They are seen by some as providing an `alternative' way of negotiating changing and complex livelihoods. Current literature on LETS and work understands participation as a response to dissatisfaction around work and as a strategy for re-valuing work. In this paper we draw initially on new quantitative data to understand who engages in LETS…
Making Geographies and Histories? Constructing Local Circuits of Value
Reflecting on findings from research conducted in the United Kingdom, we consider some implications for an understanding of economic geographies of the emergence of local currency systems (LCSs) within developed economies. LCSs are founded on the creation of local currencies and driven by local-but contested-circuits of consumption, exchange, and production. In this paper we are concerned with three interrelated sets of issues: the intersections …
Recasting Work: The Example of Local Exchange Trading Schemes
Local Exchange Trading Schemes (LETS) are networks for exchanging goods and services using a local currency. They are seen by some as providing an `alternative' way of negotiating changing and complex livelihoods. Current literature on LETS and work understands participation as a response to dissatisfaction around work and as a strategy for re-valuing work. In this paper we draw initially on new quantitative data to understand who engages in LETS…
Lets get real: Constraints on the development of Local Exchange Trading Schemes
Local Exchange Trading Schemes (LETS) are widely promoted as a new tool for local economic development, but until recently the focus has been on their alleged ‘potential’ rather than the realities of their operation. This paper assesses the practical economic role of LETS by examining the amount of trading conducted, and demonstrates that both the volume of trading and the value of the trades are very low. Drawing on an intensive case study of th…
Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (Lets): A tool for community renewal
This paper evaluates Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (LETS) as a tool for community renewal. Reporting the results of a comprehensive three-year evaluation of LETS that used both quantitative and qualitative methods, we reveal that although LETS are an effective vehicle for community renewal, many changes are required if these schemes are to benefit a wider range of people. We conclude by documenting these changes. Este artículo evalua unos Pl…
Bridges into Work? An Evaluation of Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (Lets)
Recently, the policy community has been paying particular attention to Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (LETS) as potential bridges into work for the unemployed. Up until now, however, there has only been piecemeal evidence on whether LETS are effective in this regard. In this paper, therefore, the full results of the first comprehensive evaluation of LETS are reported. In order to feed into the 'evidence-based policy-making' process, we evalua…
Bridges into Work? An Evaluation of Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (Lets)
Recently, the policy community has been paying particular attention to Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (LETS) as potential bridges into work for the unemployed. Up until now, however, there has only been piecemeal evidence on whether LETS are effective in this regard. In this paper, therefore, the full results of the first comprehensive evaluation of LETS are reported. In order to feed into the 'evidence-based policy-making' process, we evalua…
Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (Lets): A tool for community renewal
This paper evaluates Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (LETS) as a tool for community renewal. Reporting the results of a comprehensive three-year evaluation of LETS that used both quantitative and qualitative methods, we reveal that although LETS are an effective vehicle for community renewal, many changes are required if these schemes are to benefit a wider range of people. We conclude by documenting these changes. Este artículo evalua unos Pl…
Recasting Work: The Example of Local Exchange Trading Schemes
Local Exchange Trading Schemes (LETS) are networks for exchanging goods and services using a local currency. They are seen by some as providing an `alternative' way of negotiating changing and complex livelihoods. Current literature on LETS and work understands participation as a response to dissatisfaction around work and as a strategy for re-valuing work. In this paper we draw initially on new quantitative data to understand who engages in LETS…
Lets get real: Constraints on the development of Local Exchange Trading Schemes
Local Exchange Trading Schemes (LETS) are widely promoted as a new tool for local economic development, but until recently the focus has been on their alleged ‘potential’ rather than the realities of their operation. This paper assesses the practical economic role of LETS by examining the amount of trading conducted, and demonstrates that both the volume of trading and the value of the trades are very low. Drawing on an intensive case study of th…
Making Geographies and Histories? Constructing Local Circuits of Value
Reflecting on findings from research conducted in the United Kingdom, we consider some implications for an understanding of economic geographies of the emergence of local currency systems (LCSs) within developed economies. LCSs are founded on the creation of local currencies and driven by local-but contested-circuits of consumption, exchange, and production. In this paper we are concerned with three interrelated sets of issues: the intersections …
Computer Science (4 works) · Engineering (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism (2 works) · Industrial organization (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Taxation and Compliance Studies (2 works)