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Distributing Co-Operative Societies: An Essay on Social Economy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Luigi Pizzamiglio

 
9781330668658: Distributing Co-Operative Societies: An Essay on Social Economy (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Cooperative ideas and consumer power come together in an accessible study of distributing co‑operative societies and their economic impact.

Explore how these movements began, how prices are set, and the practical choices that guide their growth.

This nonfiction work surveys the Rochdale origin, the debate over selling at cost vs current prices, and the spread of distributing societies across Europe. It contrasts different national approaches and explains how capital, governance, and education shape success.
  • See how selling to members and non‑members affects profits and governance
  • Learn about the main forms of distributing cooperatives and their limits
  • Understand pricing, credit, and the distribution of earnings
  • Compare relationships between distributing and manufacturing cooperatives
Ideal for readers curious about cooperative economics, social enterprise, and economic reform.

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