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The Theory Underlying Time Dollars
When applied to social welfare and social justice issues, Time Dollars offer a whole new approach centered on four simple, interlocking principles. Edgar Cahn, who developed that approach, gave it the name "Co-Production" because it redefines those who are the clients or consumers of social welfare initiatives as "Co-Producers."
At its most fundamental level Co-Production is the idea that welfare and social services only work effectively when they are jointly produced by both professionals and beneficiaries. Co-Production concentrates on using the talents, capacities and energies of those being served and this invites them to be Co-Producers of their futures.