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The Model of Open Cooperativism

The Model of Open Cooperativism

Papadimitropoulos, Vangelis

Paperback

Business GeneralGeneral ComputersGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1801360995
ISBN13: 9781801360999
Publisher: Anthem Press
Published: Aug 11 2026
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Explores how open-source technologies and digital commons can transform the economy, using case studies of alternative business models.

This book explores the transformative role of open-source technologies and digital commons in fostering a cooperative and sustainable economy. Built upon the research project Techno-Social Innovation in the Collaborative Economy, the study investigates innovative, grassroots economic models that leverage digital technologies for community-driven governance and decentralized value creation.
The book presents a multi-case study approach, featuring organizations such as Tzoumakers, Open Food Network, CoopCycle, and Circles UBI. These cases exemplify how platform cooperativism, cosmolocalism, and open cooperativism redefine traditional business structures, emphasizing sustainability, fairness, and democratic ownership. The discussion extends to blockchain-enabled DAOs and their impact on labor, governance, and wealth distribution.
Through theoretical and empirical insights, The Model of Open Cooperativism bridges political economy and digital innovation, providing practical strategies for policymakers, activists, and scholars. It highlights the success and challenges of grassroots-driven initiatives, offering a roadmap for transitioning toward a commons-based, post-capitalist economy.

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