Re: [ox-en] Scarcity and limitations (was: Re: The nature of apple trees)

> I would like you to consider the case of fair trade for example, when it
> works as it is supposed to work. The organizing entity tries to eliminate
> rent-extraction by middlemen, allowing it to pay a more dignified price  
> to
> the producer, and asks for a little extra from conscious consumers.
>
> This is a form of exchange which does not seek to maximalize 'the most
> return'; similarly, let's take a look at what is commonly called social
> entrepreneurship. The aim is to achieve a social goal, and the corporate
> form is used to achieve that goal. It is not necessary to strive for  
> maximum
> return since the goal is social, and profit just a means.

completely agree - also there are lots of ngos and charity foundations  
(existing for a long time) that use the "structural force" of money to  
cause people to help other people, the environment, animals etc.
>
> So, we have exchange, but it works differently from classic capitalism.  
> So
> let's keep exchange separated from markets, and markets from capitalism.
>
> Maximizing individuals is a liberal myth, let's not perpetuate it in our  
> own
> forums, but recognize the complexity of human behaviour, the complexity  
> of
> exchange and market modes, the complexity of money designs, etc ...
>
> Michel
>
>
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