The making of a democratic economy : building prosperity for the many, not just the few / Marjorie Kelly and Ted Howard of the Democracy Collaborative.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, Marjorie, 1953- author.

Howard, Ted, 1950- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable development.

Equality.

Mixed economy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (191 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oakland, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., [2019]

Summary:

The book explores the concept of democratizing the economy by shifting from an extractive, profit-driven system to one that prioritizes community, equity, and sustainability. Using real-world examples, the authors illustrate how cooperative ownership, ethical finance, and community-focused policies can create an economy that serves the common good. The authors, Marjorie Kelly and Ted Howard, provide practical strategies and inspiring stories to demonstrate that economic democracy is both necessary and achievable. Intended for policymakers, activists, and citizens, the book aims to offer hope and actionable steps toward building a just and sustainable economic future. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

CONTENTS

Foreword

Preface

INTRODUCTION: From Cleveland to Preston A new paradigm for economic transformation

1. AN ECONOMY OF, BY, AND FOR THE PEOPLE: The Great Wave Rising Worldwide Principles of a democratic vs . extractive economy

2. THE PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNITY: The Common Good Comes First Regenerative community in Indian country

3. THE PRINCIPLE OF INCLUSION: Creating Opportunity for Those Long Excluded Incubating equity in Portland economic development

4. THE PRINCIPLE OF PLACE: Building Community Wealth That Stays Local The 13 billion anchor mission in Cleveland

5. THE PRINCIPLE OF GOOD WORK: Putting Labor Before Capital The worker- centered economy of Cooperative Home Care Associates

6. THE PRINCIPLE OF DEMOCRATIC OWNERSHIP: Creating Enterprise Designs for a New Era The employee-owned benefit corporation, EA Engineering

7. THE PRINCIPLE OF SUSTAINABILITY: Protecting the Ecosystem as the Foundation of Life The Federal Reserve's power to finance ecological transition

8. THE PRINCIPLE OF ETHICAL FINANCE: Investing and Lending for People and Place Banks and pension funds invest for local wealth in Preston, England

CONCLUSION: From an Extractive to a Democratic Economy Thoughts on next steps for the pathway ahead

Afterword

Appendix-Networks of the Democratic Economy

Notes

Acknowledgments

Index

About the Authors.

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ISBN:

9781523099931

1523099933

OCLC:

1111684811