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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I appreciate a long read, but the polemic at the start turned me off.

Anyone got a tldr?

[–] Kovukono@pawb.social 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Co-ops have been shown to be less likely to fail than traditional businesses in their first ten years. The article argues that if Canada spent $1b on helping workers to purchase businesses from retiring entrepreneurs, it would drastically raise the wealth of the poorest citizens and allow for more stable businesses.

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

That's very succinct! Thank you for summarizing.

Coops are a great idea. I wish we had more of them.