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Managing the cooperative enterprise : the rise of worker-controlled firms

Jossa, Bruno - 2020

Contents: Preface Introduction: The cooperative firm as an alternative to the capital-owned business enterprise -- 1 … history? -- 6. The evolution of socialism: From utopia to scientific producer of cooperative economics -- References -- Index. …"This book revolves around the idea that capitalism is not a democratic system and that a system of producer …

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How markets work : supply, demand and the 'real world'

Prasch, Robert E. - 2008

An accessible and enjoyable look at the way the market REALLY works! How Markets Work presents a new and refreshing introduction to elementary economics. The venerable theory of supply and demand is reconstituted upon plausible and defensible assumptions concerning human nature, the law, and the...

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Markets, planning and democracy : essays after the collapse of communism

Prychitko, David L. - 2002

pt. 1. The possibility of economic democracy : self-managed socialism versus the self-managed firm -- pt. 2. Capitalism …

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Handbook of research on economic freedom

Berggren, Niclas (ed.) - 2024

students across economics and finance, and related disciplines interested in institutions, capitalism, the market economy and …

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Cooperative enterprise : facing the challenge of globalization

Zamagni, Stefano - 2010

This eloquent book analyses the theory of the cooperative form of enterprise from an historic perspective, whilst …1. Introduction -- 2. The birth of cooperative enterprise : where, when, how -- 3. What is a cooperative? -- 4. The … development of cooperation in the world -- 5. The cooperative movement in Italy -- 6. The economic performance of cooperative …

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Cooperatives, economic democratization and rural development

Bijman, Jos (contributor); Muradian, Roldan (contributor); … - 2016

Agricultural cooperatives and producer organizations are institutional innovations which have the potential to reduce poverty and improve food security. This book presents a raft of international case studies, from developing and transition countries, to analyse the internal and external...

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Handbook of research on cooperatives and mutuals

Elliott, Matthew S. (ed.); Boland, Michael A. (ed.) - 2023

describing future directions for research and education. Showcasing extensive discussions of cooperative theory, Matthew Elliott …

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The neoliberal revolution in eastern Europe : economic ideas in the transition from communism

Aligică, Paul Dragoş - 2009

This unique book develops two different but related research agendas: the study of the spread of 'neoliberalism' - as seen from the perspective of Eastern European post-communist evolutions; and the study of Eastern European transition - as seen from an ideas-centred perspective. It challenges a...

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The rise of the market : critical essays on the political economy of neo-liberalism

Sawyer, Malcolm C. (contributor); … - 2004

The growth of neo-liberalism has been the dominant political force in the past two decades. This volume concentrates on understanding the political economy of neo-liberalism. It focuses on a number of the most critical issues and examines the essence of neo-liberalism, namely, the dominance of...

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Democracy and exchange : Schumpeter, Galbraith, T.H. Marshall, Titmuss and Adam Smith

Reisman, David A. - 2005

Democracy is the rule of the people. Exchange is supply and demand. Individualism, agreement, tolerance and choice are the underlying values that make possible the productive collaboration of the market and the state. This book assesses the theories of democracy and exchange of five...

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