Our work
CREAR is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing reciprocity theory through interdisciplinary research across the social sciences. Bringing together anthropology, economics, sociology and related fields, we explore alternative economic models and the role of commons in contemporary societies. Our work aims to foster more cooperative, equitable and sustainable forms of social and economic organisation.
Community Reciprocity Workshop Series
The Community Reciprocity Workshop Series brings neighbors together to share skills, resources, and support, building stronger, more resilient local relationships.
Commons-Based Economies Research
Commons-Based Economies Research explores how shared resources, cooperative governance, and peer production can create sustainable, equitable alternatives to traditional market and state-centered economic systems.
Interdisciplinary Social Science Labs
Interdisciplinary Social Science Labs bring together researchers from multiple fields to collaboratively investigate complex social issues using diverse theories, methods, and data sources.
Cooperative Governance Training
Cooperative Governance Training equips members and leaders of cooperatives with the knowledge and skills needed to make transparent, democratic, and accountable decisions that strengthen their organization’s long-term success.
Alternative Currencies Case Studies
Alternative currencies case studies explore real-world examples where local or digital currencies have been implemented to strengthen communities, support sustainable practices, and enhance economic resilience outside traditional financial systems.
Participatory Action Research Projects
Participatory Action Research Projects actively involve community members and stakeholders in every stage of the research process to collaboratively identify problems, generate knowledge, and implement meaningful social change.