Arena: Disciplined Social Innovation
Associative Economics
Introduction
Associative Economics is a model developed by Rudolf Steiner. It is based on four simple principles. Producers strive to meet authentic needs. Eliminate speculation to avoid compromising the commons. There must be transparency at all levels in the economy. Shared risk and reward builds participatory relationships. These principles enable healthy negotiation and refinement of agreements between individuals and producers. Associative principles can guide entrepreneurs at a community level to create new relationships capable of transforming our world.