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HOME New to Commons Capitalism? The Introduction explains the basic concepts and distinctions needed to understand Commons Capitalism. Introduction Explore Commons Capitalism Origin — How Commons Capitalism developed. Apologia— Why Commons Capitalism is worth examining. Introduction — A guide to understanding Commons Capitalism. CCE Formation — Organizational architecture. Commentary — Essays, applications, and responses. CC […]
Managing a Nonprofit Enterprise with Stewarded Surplus
Reference code: C25-05 Introduction and Core Function The design of a nonprofit enterprise without members or shareholders that distributes decision authority across multiple centers and treats net profits as stewarded surplus produces a distinctive institutional model. The structure differs from conventional corporate arrangements because residual gains are not distributed to private parties. Instead, retained surplus […]
Commons Capitalism Entities and Workers’ Cooperatives: Working Together for a Better Society
Reference code: C25-01 Economist Richard Wolff has proposed replacing traditional corporations with workers’ cooperatives (“coops” for short). More specifically, he advocates for Workers’ Self-Directed Enterprises (WSDEs). These organizations aim to distribute wealth, particularly net profits, across a broader economic class of worker-owners, thereby reducing the concentration of capital among a small group of individuals. These […]