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Milan festival calls for a more democratic economy
The third Critical Economy Festival was held over two days at the Feltrinelli Foundation in Milan.
It focused on the relationships between businesses, institutions and local communities.
Speakers said economic growth has increased inequality in Italy because wealth has grown mainly at the top.
They argued that the economy needs to be made more democratic.
One proposal was to ensure that people share a common base of wealth.
Other suggestions included supporting social-economy initiatives and giving workers a more democratic role in running companies, including capitalist businesses.
The festival's discussions centered on how businesses and institutions could help shape a fairer economy.
The third Festival of Critical Economy called for making the economy more democratic.
The two-day event focused on relations among businesses, institutions and local areas.
It was held at the Feltrinelli Foundation in Milan and curated by Emanuele Felice.
Historian Giacomo Gabbuti said wealth growth in Italy had benefited only those at the top.
Elena Granaglia called for shared wealth, social-economy spaces and democratic management within companies.
- Who
- The festival’s participants included historian Giacomo Gabbuti and economist Elena Granaglia.
- What
- The third Festival of Critical Economy called for a more democratic economy.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The Feltrinelli Foundation in Milan.
- Why
- Speakers discussed inequality and ways to democratize the economy.
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è la ricchezza che è cresciuta solo al top
dobbiamo assicurare una base di ricchezza comune, promuovere spazi di economia sociale, e introdurre una gestione democratica dell’impresa anche nelle imprese capitalistiche
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- Edition
- Third Festival of Critical Economy
- Duration
- Two days
- Venue
- Feltrinelli Foundation, Milan
- Curator
- Emanuele Felice
Sources
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