Originally published at: https://participatoryeconomy.org/this-is-only-the-beginning-why-democratic-planning-and-the-participatory-economy-model-are-essential-to-the-future-of-our-modern-societies/
At its core, the participatory economy model addresses fundamental and often evaded questions about creating more democratic and equitable economies. Co-developed by economist Robin Hahnel, who studied under the legendary moral and legal philosopher John Rawls at Harvard, the model provides a detailed framework for just wealth distribution and effective economic sustainability—concepts that are increasingly…