Description |
311 pages ; 21 cm |
Contents |
Pt. I. Values and Institutions -- 1. What Is An Economy? -- 2. Economic Values -- 3. Judging Economies -- Pt. II. Participatory Economic Vision -- 4. Ownership -- 5. Councils -- 6. Job Complexes -- 7. Remuneration -- 8. Allocation -- 9. Summary and Defense -- 10. Evaluating Parecon -- Pt. III. Daily Life in a Participatory Economy -- 11. Working -- 12. Consuming -- 13. Allocating -- Pt. IV. Criticisms Addressed -- 14. Efficiency -- 15. Productivity -- 16. Creativity / Quality -- 17. Meritocracy / Innovation -- 18. Privacy / Frenzy -- 19. Individuals / Society -- 20. Participatory? -- 21. Flexibility -- 22. Elevating Need? -- 23. Compatibility -- 24. Human Nature -- 25. Asset or Debit? -- 26. Excitement / Attainability |
Summary |
Looks at participatory economics or 'Parecon', an alternative to capitalism, built on familiar values but utilizing original institutions fully described and defined in this book |
Notes |
Includes Index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 303-304 |
Subject |
Macroeconomics.
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Mixed economy.
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Economics.
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Economic policy -- Citizen participation.
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Welfare economics.
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Comparative economics.
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Distributive justice.
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Industrial management -- Employee participation.
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Author |
Albert, Michael, 1947-
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ISBN |
185984698X |
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184467505X paperback |
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