I like where you're coming from. This dude I've been working with wrote a blog recently discussing something very similar--using Steem to buy stuff in his own small hometown! See here: https://steemit.com/earthnation/@cryptkeeper17/integrating-steem-as-a-local-currency-in-my-smalltown-midwestern-us-economy. (btw, cryptkeeper17 is a great person on here to follow and connect with on here--for anyone interested in becoming more acquainted with Steem, Steem Basic Income, etc...