Category: Finance and Economy

Everyone has their own way of thinking. Some people are very logical and some more emotional. Some focus on the details while others tend to see the big picture. A society needs people who think in all sorts of ways so that we can “cover all the bases” but perhaps…

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Ideally, a Community Service Organization (CSO) would help anyone and everyone that asked for help but, in the current climate of ever-dwindling resources, can you actually help everyone? As resources become scarcer, Community Service Organizations may need to start triaging the situations of their recipients to decide how they can…

The modern global economy is characterized by intense competition, often leading to serious inequalities and an overall lack of social well-being. In contrast, a cooperative economy emphasizes mutual aid, shared ownership, and collective decision-making. This article will explore what a cooperative economy is, how it differs from a competitive economy,…

You probably think that everything in your life is going OK. You’re getting by – things could certainly be better, but they’re good enough. You have a place to live and food to eat. You’re able to buy the things that you need and most of the things that you…

Social capital refers to the networks of relationships among people in a community, society, or organization, and the benefits of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from those relationships. It’s essentially the value that comes from social connections and the resources that come along with those connections. When we think of…

Time Banking is an idea that most have not heard of, and those that have may not really understand beyond the fundamental concept of trading time with others in a community. This understanding is certainly not wrong and could serve a person or community very well, even if they never…

The idea of money is something that we are all familiar with. It’s a part of our daily lives and we couldn’t survive without it – but why? When humans lived in small tribes, they knew everyone, knew what to expect from everyone, held each other accountable and knew to…