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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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Ownership and the Sharing Economy • jaltman

Ownership and the Sharing Economy • jaltman | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

Sharing can save a ton of money. We share apartments, cars, and office space with family, friends, and coworkers. We share roads, radio waves, and national defense with fellow citizens. In cases like these, sharing leads to huge economic gain.

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The Sharing Economy: A Shift Away From Ownership?

The Sharing Economy: A Shift Away From Ownership? | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Our Internet-connected world makes it easy for anyone to become an entrepreneur by offering up an unused resource for sale or rent, be it an empty bedroom, a parked car, or a skill. How much of an impact is this culture having on our economy?
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Peer Production License - P2P Foundation

Peer Production License - P2P Foundation | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

The peer production license is an example of the Copyfarleft type of license, in which only other commoners, cooperatives and nonprofits can share and re-use the material, but not commercial entities intent on making profit through the commons without explicit reciprocity


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Can Employee-Owned Companies Reboot the Economy? - TIME

Can Employee-Owned Companies Reboot the Economy? - TIME | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

The American worker is doing so well. The median wage earner’s pay hasn’t grown in years, while most economic growth is being captured only by the already wealthy. While these problems are well-documented, finding a solution for the average wage-earner’s plight has been more difficult.

 




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Ten Ways to Democratize Our Broken Economy - BillMoyers.com

Ten Ways to Democratize Our Broken Economy - BillMoyers.com | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

The richest 400 Americans now own more wealth than the bottom 180 million taken together. The political system is in deadlock. Social and economic pain continue to grow. Environmental devastation and global warming present growing challenges. Is there any path toward a more democratic, equal and ecologically sustainable society? What can one person do?

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The Employee Ownership 100: America's Largest Majority Employee-Owned Companies

The Employee Ownership 100: America's Largest Majority Employee-Owned Companies | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
An annotated list of the 100 largest U.S. companies 50% or more employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) or other means. (What comes after capitalism?
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