Sustainable economic models

A circular economy must promote shorter production or consumption chains, which imply the re-localization of certain economic activities. Business models based on cooperation and shared ownership can enhance sustainability while improving efficiency.

Personal involvement of workers leads to higher motivation, better work-life balance and a stronger community.

With her study of the Mondragon Cooperatives, Amanda Latinne is an expert in the field of advantages and pitfalls of cooperative business models.