The quest for alternatives beyond (neoliberal) capitalism

"Capitalism is not the only form of economy. Alternative economies—people’s economies—exist in which human needs and relationships are more important than competition and profit. Forms of solidarity economy built on the principles and values of cooperation, equality, self-determination and...

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Main Authors: Serrano, Melisa, Xhafa, Edlira
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Geneva 2011
ILO
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19136829124919540019-The-quest-for-alternatives-bey.htm
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Summary:"Capitalism is not the only form of economy. Alternative economies—people’s economies—exist in which human needs and relationships are more important than competition and profit. Forms of solidarity economy built on the principles and values of cooperation, equality, self-determination and democracy, exist and are taking shape in many parts of the world. These forms include household economies, barter economies, collective economies including cooperatives, worker-controlled economies, subsistence market economies, community budgeting, participatory budgeting, community-based local currency exchange systems, and ethical trading, among others. Labor organizations have also provided spaces for building capacities in the struggle to defy capitalism."
Physical Description:79 p.
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