Gifting Economy

Organizing Gifting Events | Gifting Economy

Organizing Gifting Events | Gifting Economy

The concept of gift economies, as described by anthropologist Bronisław Malinowski, is based on the idea that gifts are given without an explicit expectation of

Overview

The concept of gift economies, as described by anthropologist Bronisław Malinowski, is based on the idea that gifts are given without an explicit expectation of reciprocity. The Transition Towns movement, founded by Rob Hopkins, has developed a comprehensive guide to organizing community events, including gifting events. The Sharing Economy platform, founded by Neil Gorenflo, provides a wealth of information on sharing and gifting initiatives.