Core Principles of People’s Capitalism
Watch authors Hans Taparia and Bruce Buchanan break down the principles of People’s Capitalism
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Ownership in Action
Something profound happens when workers, farmers, customers and communities — not external investors — own and control the businesses they participate in
Broad-Based Prosperity
In such a world, incomes rise, prices fall, health outcomes improve and communities and the natural environment are treated with respect.
Dignity, Community & Agency
In such a world, businesses create livelihoods with meaning, help bring communities together, and offer participants freedom, agency, and dignity.
Using a variety of market mechanisms and policy levers, ownership and control of many businesses can be converted to participant-owned.
It Can Be Done
People-owned businesses are all around us. See below for real-world examples of businesses that are owned and controlled by the people at the heart of their success.