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Cooperatives (also called co-ops) are a form of business ownership that is practiced all over the world. The most common types of cooperatives are worker-owned and consumer-owned. Most cooperatives adhere to seven principles:
Voluntary and Open Membership
Democratic Member Control
Member Economic Participation
Autonomy and Independance
Education, Training and Information
Co-operation among Co-operatives
Concern for Community
Co-ops include:
Agricultural:
farms, feed suppliers, and seed banks.
Computer and Internet:
ISPs, web hosting, and computer design collectives
Energy:
utility companies and power providers
Financial:
banks,
credit unions
, investors, insurers, and mortgage brokers
Food Cooperatives:
health-food stores and bulk food sharing programs
Housing:
housing cooperatives and intentional communities.
Visual Arts:
groups of artists, both living and working together.
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