Cooperation Trumps Isolation - The boom in cooperatives | People

The idea of cooperatives dates back to the 19th century: What can't be done alone is easier to achieve in a group. Unlike corporate enterprises, the emphasis is not on maximizing profits but on the welfare of the members. In the financial crisis, cooperatives have proven to be remarkably resistant.
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