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Jérôme Blanc is a Full Professor of Economics at Sciences Po Lyon and an economist specializing in monetary systems, socio-economics, and alternative currencies. He holds an accreditation to supervise research (2009) and a doctorate in economics (1998) from Lumière Lyon 2 University. His research focuses on monetary plurality, socio-economic models, and the role of alternative currencies in fostering social and ecological resilience. He is the director of the Veblen Institute for Economic Reforms (since 2010) and president of RAMICS, an international research association on monetary innovations. Key roles include:
- Director of Research and Innovation at Sciences Po Lyon (2017–2021)
- Co-organizer of major conferences on complementary currencies (e.g., 2011 international event in Lyon)
- Editorial board member of International Journal of Community Currency Research and RECMA
Education:
- Habilitation à diriger les recherches: Usages de l’argent et pratiques monétaires dans les sociétés modernes (Lumière Lyon 2, 2009)
- Doctorate in Economics: Les monnaies parallèles. Approches historiques et théoriques (Lumière Lyon 2, 1998)
Research Interests: Blanc’s work spans monetary history, socio-economic transitions, and the socio-political dimensions of money. He emphasizes the role of local currencies in fostering community resilience and ecological sustainability. Notable contributions include:
- Book: Alternative Currencies (2018)
- Co-edited volumes on cooperative contributions to plural economies and monetary thoughts in history
- Analysis of local currency impacts under the pandemic (2025)
Scientific Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics such as monetary pluralism, ecological turns in economics, and institutional frameworks for complementary currencies. Supervised 11 PhD students in monetary innovation and socio-economic development.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Triangle laboratory (UMR 5206) and collaborates with the Chair of Entrepreneurship in Social and Solidarity Economy at Lumière Lyon 2.
