One of my resolutions for 2024 is to research alternative economic models. I've added Nick's book to my stack of materials, which also includes Humanity @ Work&Life: Global Diffusion of the Mondragon Cooperative Ecosystem Experience. Wanting to see what transformations we can encourage here in Oakland and the Bay Area...to serve as an inspiration for state and national policy. Thanks for introducing us to Nick's work, here and in your Sunday 5 - his ideas and framings are fresh and much needed. 🙏
Thank you for introducing us to Nick Romeo’s economic theory! Now I’m eager to see from his book how it relates to my favorite American economist, Richard Wolff. If you check his many writings and podcast, Wolff offers a trenchant critique of capitalism. He even gives the example of the Basque community in northern Spain that Romeo cites so their ideas seem similar.
If you’re still in contact with Romeo, please ask him about Wolff, with my email address, in case he has a moment to contact me.
One of my resolutions for 2024 is to research alternative economic models. I've added Nick's book to my stack of materials, which also includes Humanity @ Work&Life: Global Diffusion of the Mondragon Cooperative Ecosystem Experience. Wanting to see what transformations we can encourage here in Oakland and the Bay Area...to serve as an inspiration for state and national policy. Thanks for introducing us to Nick's work, here and in your Sunday 5 - his ideas and framings are fresh and much needed. 🙏
There are more than a few examples rooted here in Oakland in Nick's book, Edward. Like Firebrand Artisan Breads! I think you'll really appreciate it.
That idea that humans and institutions are inherently rational has always felt bonkers to me!
You're not alone!
Thank you for introducing us to Nick Romeo’s economic theory! Now I’m eager to see from his book how it relates to my favorite American economist, Richard Wolff. If you check his many writings and podcast, Wolff offers a trenchant critique of capitalism. He even gives the example of the Basque community in northern Spain that Romeo cites so their ideas seem similar.
If you’re still in contact with Romeo, please ask him about Wolff, with my email address, in case he has a moment to contact me.
Anyway, I really appreciate this interview. DD