BasisÖkonomien
BasisÖkonomien is a term used in German-language economic discourse to describe economic arrangements that prioritize foundational, basic goods and services, with an emphasis on local, decentralized, and sustainable processes. There is no single, universally accepted definition; usage varies across authors.
Core features include emphasis on essential goods such as food, housing, and energy, shorter and more local
In practice, BasisÖkonomien can be seen in community-supported agriculture, neighborhood cooperatives, local currencies or time banking,
Critiques point to definitional vagueness and potential tensions between efficiency, scalability, and inclusion. Detractors warn against
The concept intersects with degrowth, localism, and sustainable development debates, and it appears in policy discussions