How to Make Real Economic Change
With constant talk about the Trump tax plan and benefits going almost exclusively to the top of the top, one may wonder how it is that we are stranded in the wilderness of economic inequality without a map? Here are just a few basic starter suggestions and ideas for a sound financial path. 1. Support "Democracy at Work". This phrase, commonly used by economist Richard Wolff, refers to enterprises where the employees have a say in how their companies are run and may even own part or all of the company themselves. Also known as, worker cooperatives, these businesses are often highly-efficient and far more sustainable than mass-produced mega-chains. More info @ www.democracyatwork.info. Some employee-owned co-ops I know: *New Belgium Brewery: http://www.newbelgium.com/brewery/ *King Arthur Flour https://www.kingarthurflour.com/ *Bob's Red Mill (Grain Products): https://www.bobsredmill.com/ *Clif Bar Company *Florida's Natural Orange Juice *REI (Outdoor...