Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Some imperfections of the modern economic system
2.1 Wealth concentration and economic inequality
2.2 The grip of ecosystem platform owners
2.3 Loss of privacy and private choice
2.4 Overconsumption and abuse of natural resources
2.5 Some drawbacks of globalization
2.6 Putting the problems in perspective: it comes down to greed
Notes
Chapter 3 Insufficient attempts to contain the problems
3.1 Promoting economic equality
3.2 Restraining platform owners
3.3 Regulating data protection and privacy
3.4 Enhancing sustainability
3.5 Revisiting globalization
3.6 Putting the solutions in perspective
Notes
Chapter 4 Laying the foundations for the cooperative economy
4.1 Paying it forward versus greed
4.2 The emergence of prosocial behavior
4.3 Guiding principles for designing the cooperative economy
4.4 Neither capitalism nor communism
4.5 Comparison to other alternative economic models
Notes
Chapter 5 A practical guide for the cooperative economy
5.1 Admission to the system
5.2 Price setting
5.3 Purchase limits
5.4 Quality ratings
5.5 Consumer and vendor privileges
5.6 Vendor and consumer responsibilities
5.7 Platform operator responsibilities
5.8 Barter and donations
5.9 Fundraising and marketing
Notes
Chapter 6 Conclusion and an invitation
6.1 Prime time for action
6.2 From exploitation to cooperation
6.3 Overcoming the pitfalls
6.4 A call for action
Notes
Index