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Swapping Ditch-digging for Legal Services

Clip: Season 6 | 8m 11s

In Portland, Maine Host David Brancaccio meets Richard Rockefeller, a physician from a famous family, who has set up a time bank where community members swap services in a cashless system (lowering taxes). From ditch-digging to legal services, each member does work for others and in return. Watch as David donates an hour weatherizing a house and in return get a sailing lesson on Casco Bay.

Aired: 11/15/10

Rating: NR

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