Name: The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy
Uploaded: 2021-05-12T14:40:09Z
Duration: 11 min 35 s
Description: Think capitalism is broken? Try cooperativism, says co-op enthusiast and researcher Anu Puusa. She lays out how cooperatives -- businesses owned, operated and controlled by their members -- can both make money and have a positive impact on the environment and local communities. With co-ops, Puusa says, doing good business and doing good at the same time becomes possible.

Think capitalism is broken? Try cooperativism, says co-op enthusiast and researcher Anu Puusa. She lays out how cooperatives -- businesses owned, operated and controlled by their members -- can both make money and have a positive impact on the environment and local communities. With co-ops, Puusa says, doing good business and doing good at the same time becomes possible.

Anu Puusa: The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy

The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy

Cooperatives, where every member has an equal vote, challenge traditional business models by prioritizing community and sustainability.

Cooperatives empower members, balancing profit with community benefits, revolutionizing local economies and social structures.

Finland's cooperative model thrives, with millions participating, significantly impacting local economies, culture, and social services.