The Bochum Mark is here!

For more “we” in the economy.

All international currencies (such as the Euro, Dollar, or Yen) are inherently antisocial in their functioning. They promote the exploitation of all, to the benefit of a few wealthy individuals. Interest rates compel the economy to pursue perpetual growth at the expense of the environment, workers, and ultimately our children, who inherit a debt burden that continues to escalate.

Magazine for the
B-Mark

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We in Bochum want to create a counterbalance.

Social money. The Bochum Mark – or simply B-Mark – is this new “social money,” a regional currency exclusively for our city. It strengthens the Bochum economy, promotes tourism, and prevents money from drifting abroad. The B-Mark balances out unfair trade, accelerates the flow of money within the city, and makes human values affordable again. Every citizen, employer, and employee who participates benefits from it. The B-Mark will locally strengthen Bochum’s economy and at the same time protect it from the global risks of financial markets. It is money from people for people and not a loan from banks for workers who are supposed to work off debts. This way, a healthy economy is possible, even in times of recession.

The publisher is the non-profit association “Gemeinsam schöner leben e. V.,” which advocates for values ​​such as humanity, dignity, and cohesion, which have become increasingly rare lately. The B-Mark comes from Bochum and is for Bochum! Food, labor, and everyday goods can be exchanged in all participating stores. This strengthens local trade from the hairdresser to the baker to the pub owner. The faster flow of money of the Bochum Mark makes services more affordable. Thanks to the B-Mark, the Bochum economy will flourish in good times as well as in bad times.