Solidarity Economics: Why Mutuality and Movements Matter

Traditional economics assumes self-interested individuals seeking personal gain, but sharing, caring, and a desire to uphold the collective good are also powerful motives. In a world wracked by inequality, social divisions, and ecological destruction, can we build an alternative economics based on cooperation? Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor's book "Solidarity Economics" invites us to imagine a new sort of solidarity economics grounded in our instincts for connection and community and build a more robust and sustainable economy.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 24 September 2021
\n Publisher: Polity Press
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Traditional economics, often portrayed as a realm of self-interested individuals seeking personal gain, fails to capture the entirety of human motivation. Beneath the surface of individualism lies a profound yearning for sharing, caring, and a commitment to the collective good. In a world plagued by inequality, social divisions, and ecological destruction, can we envision an alternative economics rooted in cooperation?

In their groundbreaking book, Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor invite us to embark on a transformative journey towards a solidarity economics. This approach, grounded in our innate instincts for connection and community, holds the potential to create a more robust and sustainable economy. They argue that our current economy, despite its reliance on mutuality, is undermined by inequality and fragmentation, jeopardizing our economic well-being. Through a comprehensive theoretical framework, policy agenda, and social movements, they propose a roadmap for reviving solidarity and applying it to entire societies.

Solidarity Economics is a must-read for those yearning for a fairer economy that can foster prosperity while preserving our planet. It challenges us to reimagine our economic systems and embrace a values-driven approach that prioritizes the well-being of all. By embracing solidarity, we can build a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient world.

\n Weight: 366g\n
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509544080\n \n