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What is the primary reason why many people are economically vulnerable?
What is the primary reason why many people are economically vulnerable?
Who are the rich and powerful in today's economy?
Who are the rich and powerful in today's economy?
What is the primary source of wealth in the 21st century?
What is the primary source of wealth in the 21st century?
What is the result of concentrated ownership?
What is the result of concentrated ownership?
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Why are most non-property-owning workers economically vulnerable?
Why are most non-property-owning workers economically vulnerable?
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What is the ideal economic system according to the passage?
What is the ideal economic system according to the passage?
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What is the primary way that people become rich and powerful?
What is the primary way that people become rich and powerful?
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What has not increased much over the last 1,000 years?
What has not increased much over the last 1,000 years?
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What is the primary goal of the Economic Democracy Act?
What is the primary goal of the Economic Democracy Act?
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How much is added to America's productive assets annually?
How much is added to America's productive assets annually?
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What is the purpose of a Capital Ownership Account (COA)?
What is the purpose of a Capital Ownership Account (COA)?
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What is the main benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for workers?
What is the main benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for workers?
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What type of companies can be invested in through a Capital Ownership Account (COA)?
What type of companies can be invested in through a Capital Ownership Account (COA)?
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What is the name of the historic act that the Economic Democracy Act is modeled after?
What is the name of the historic act that the Economic Democracy Act is modeled after?
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What is the primary benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for communities?
What is the primary benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for communities?
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What is the goal of Companies establishing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and Consumer Stock Ownership Plans (CSOPs)?
What is the goal of Companies establishing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and Consumer Stock Ownership Plans (CSOPs)?
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How much would every citizen gain by age 65 under the Economic Democracy Act?
How much would every citizen gain by age 65 under the Economic Democracy Act?
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What is the alternative economic system proposed by the Economic Democracy Act?
What is the alternative economic system proposed by the Economic Democracy Act?
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What is the main purpose of the Economic Democracy Act?
What is the main purpose of the Economic Democracy Act?
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How would the Federal Reserve System support businesses under the Economic Democracy Act?
How would the Federal Reserve System support businesses under the Economic Democracy Act?
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What is the purpose of Capital Ownership Accounts in the Economic Democracy Act?
What is the purpose of Capital Ownership Accounts in the Economic Democracy Act?
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How would citizens pay for the shares purchased with interest-free capital credit?
How would citizens pay for the shares purchased with interest-free capital credit?
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What is a key benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for citizens?
What is a key benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for citizens?
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What is a long-term benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for citizens' families?
What is a long-term benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for citizens' families?
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What is the primary reason why people who own technology and land have significant economic power?
What is the primary reason why people who own technology and land have significant economic power?
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What is the primary difference between rich and powerful individuals and economically vulnerable people?
What is the primary difference between rich and powerful individuals and economically vulnerable people?
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What is the primary reason why many people are not able to produce secure incomes?
What is the primary reason why many people are not able to produce secure incomes?
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What is the primary characteristic of a just and democratic economy?
What is the primary characteristic of a just and democratic economy?
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What is the primary advantage of owning shares in companies that use advanced technology?
What is the primary advantage of owning shares in companies that use advanced technology?
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What is the primary reason why the wealth-producing power of an individual worker has not increased much over the last 1,000 years?
What is the primary reason why the wealth-producing power of an individual worker has not increased much over the last 1,000 years?
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What is the primary consequence of concentrated ownership in the economy?
What is the primary consequence of concentrated ownership in the economy?
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What is the primary benefit of owning income-producing wealth?
What is the primary benefit of owning income-producing wealth?
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What would be the main benefit of citizens having access to capital credit under the Economic Democracy Act?
What would be the main benefit of citizens having access to capital credit under the Economic Democracy Act?
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How would the Federal Reserve System support businesses under the Economic Democracy Act?
How would the Federal Reserve System support businesses under the Economic Democracy Act?
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What would be the main purpose of 'irrigating' new money and credit through Capital Ownership Accounts?
What would be the main purpose of 'irrigating' new money and credit through Capital Ownership Accounts?
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What would be the long-term benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for citizens?
What would be the long-term benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for citizens?
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How would citizens pay for the shares purchased with interest-free capital credit?
How would citizens pay for the shares purchased with interest-free capital credit?
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What would be the result of citizens having access to capital credit under the Economic Democracy Act?
What would be the result of citizens having access to capital credit under the Economic Democracy Act?
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What is the primary goal of the Economic Democracy Act, other than generating private sector profits?
What is the primary goal of the Economic Democracy Act, other than generating private sector profits?
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What is the primary way for citizens to access interest-free capital credit under the Economic Democracy Act?
What is the primary way for citizens to access interest-free capital credit under the Economic Democracy Act?
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What type of companies can citizens invest in through a Capital Ownership Account (COA)?
What type of companies can citizens invest in through a Capital Ownership Account (COA)?
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What is the historical act that the Economic Democracy Act is modeled after?
What is the historical act that the Economic Democracy Act is modeled after?
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What is the primary benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for communities?
What is the primary benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for communities?
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How do citizens repay the interest-free capital credit under the Economic Democracy Act?
How do citizens repay the interest-free capital credit under the Economic Democracy Act?
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What is the ultimate goal of the Economic Democracy Act for citizens?
What is the ultimate goal of the Economic Democracy Act for citizens?
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What is the primary benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for workers?
What is the primary benefit of the Economic Democracy Act for workers?
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What is the alternative economic system proposed by the Economic Democracy Act?
What is the alternative economic system proposed by the Economic Democracy Act?
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How much is added to America's productive assets annually, according to the passage?
How much is added to America's productive assets annually, according to the passage?
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Study Notes
Wealth and Power
- Throughout history, the rich and powerful have owned the means of production, which has enabled them to accumulate wealth and power.
- Today, the means of production are primarily land and technology, and those who own these assets have significant economic power.
The Problem of Concentrated Ownership
- The problem is that too few people own the income-producing wealth, while many people own nothing and owe more than they own.
- This concentration of ownership leads to economic insecurity and powerlessness for many citizens.
Economic Power and Property
- Economic power is closely tied to property ownership and the means to acquire property.
- In today's economy, the most significant forms of property are advanced technologies and corporate equity.
The Solution: Economic Democracy
- The Economic Democracy Act proposes a new way to distribute wealth and power, where every citizen can gain ownership in the means of production.
- This would involve providing access to capital credit, enabling citizens to purchase shares in companies that use advanced technology.
The Economic Democracy Act
- The Economic Democracy Act would allow every citizen to gain ownership in the means of production, without taking away from current owners.
- Every child born today could gain a share in the profits from sustainable economic growth by age 65.
How it Works
- Citizens could access capital credit from a local bank to purchase shares in companies, with the loan repaid through future profits.
- Companies could establish Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and Consumer Stock Ownership Plans (CSOPs) for workers and customers.
- Communities could establish for-profit Citizens Land Development Cooperatives (CLDCs) to attract interest-free credit for development and infrastructure projects.
Access to Capital Credit
- The Economic Democracy Act enshrines access to capital credit as a fundamental right of citizenship.
- The Federal Reserve System would supply local banks with the money needed for private sector growth, which would then be distributed through Capital Ownership Accounts.
Wealth and Power
- Throughout history, the rich and powerful have owned the means of production, which has enabled them to accumulate wealth and power.
- Today, the means of production are primarily land and technology, and those who own these assets have significant economic power.
The Problem of Concentrated Ownership
- The problem is that too few people own the income-producing wealth, while many people own nothing and owe more than they own.
- This concentration of ownership leads to economic insecurity and powerlessness for many citizens.
Economic Power and Property
- Economic power is closely tied to property ownership and the means to acquire property.
- In today's economy, the most significant forms of property are advanced technologies and corporate equity.
The Solution: Economic Democracy
- The Economic Democracy Act proposes a new way to distribute wealth and power, where every citizen can gain ownership in the means of production.
- This would involve providing access to capital credit, enabling citizens to purchase shares in companies that use advanced technology.
The Economic Democracy Act
- The Economic Democracy Act would allow every citizen to gain ownership in the means of production, without taking away from current owners.
- Every child born today could gain a share in the profits from sustainable economic growth by age 65.
How it Works
- Citizens could access capital credit from a local bank to purchase shares in companies, with the loan repaid through future profits.
- Companies could establish Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and Consumer Stock Ownership Plans (CSOPs) for workers and customers.
- Communities could establish for-profit Citizens Land Development Cooperatives (CLDCs) to attract interest-free credit for development and infrastructure projects.
Access to Capital Credit
- The Economic Democracy Act enshrines access to capital credit as a fundamental right of citizenship.
- The Federal Reserve System would supply local banks with the money needed for private sector growth, which would then be distributed through Capital Ownership Accounts.
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Explore the relationship between wealth and power, and how the concentration of ownership affects the economy and society.