The failure of state-level economic policy is driving the emergence of many independent 'solidarity economy' networks accross the world. While the old story says that resources are short and the fittest will survive, these movements are forging a new story about creating local abundance together. As well as creating a new culture, a new spirituality , they are learning how to
- feed themselves from their gardens better than supermarkets
- maximise exchange between themselves (and each other) to keep the value local
- finance sustainable enterprises,
- pool risk