Cooperatives and Local Development: Theory and Applications for the 21st Century

Selected Contents: Introduction: Cooperative Theory and Applications for the 21st Century, Christopher D. Merrett and Norman WalzerPart I. Understanding Cooperative Theory1. History of Cooperatives, Brett Fairbairn2. The Evolution of the Cooperative Model, Kim Zeuli3. Obstacles to Cooperation, Lee EgerstromPart II. Public Policy Issues4. Legal Framework of Cooperative Development, Mark J. Hanson5. Finance and Taxation, Jeffrey S. RoyerPart III. Management Issues6. Understanding Cooperative Behavior: The Prisoners Dilemma Approach, Joan Fulton7. Creating Value in a Knowledge-Based Agriculture: A Theory of New Generation Cooperatives, Peter GoldsmithPart IV. Cooperatives in Economic Development8. The Challenges Facing Cooperative Marketers and Bargaining Cooperatives in Today's Food Systems, David Schaffner9. Producer Marketing Through Cooperatives, Randall E. Torgerson10. Measuring the Economic Impact of Producer Cooperatives, F. Larry LeistritzPart V. Cooperatives in Community Development11. Consumer Ownership in Capitalist Economies: Applications of Theory to Consumer Cooperation, Ann Hoyt12. The Business of Relationships, Greg MacLeod