OSEC Models of Cooperation
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Models of community cooperation vary somewhat by scale. Several models of cooperation are presented and analyzed here.
Self-Sufficiency
- composing
- save seeds
- animal propagation
- max freedom
- more risk
- need money to buy parts
Neighbors
Eco-village model?
- one to one deals, barter
- competition?
- specialization
Communal Living
- can it be made equitable?
- group prioritization of production
- motivation?
Village Market
- some things made in homes
- others made in spec. fab unit
- abundance is shared
- shared values and goals are needed (potlatch)
- could be closed if resources are present
- exchange can sell outside if money is needed