Makerkogukond

Makerkogukond is a term used in the context of Estonian social and economic concepts. Within this framework, makerkogukond refers to a highly atomized, capital-intensive and cosmopolitan economic system that is perceived as inherently having a tendency towards homogenization and lack of community. This concept serves as a contrasting idea to the traditional or rural community structures, with its focus on shared ownership and resource management.

The name'makerkogukond' is derived from a fusion of Estonian words'makerk' meaning 'hardest' and 'kogukond' meaning 'group' or 'community'. This phrase is often seen as linguistically accurately reflecting the values and workings of the concept it represents. Makerkogukond is often associated with the negative consequences of increased social and economic inequality, environmental degradation and eroded sense of community.

In economic theory, makerkogukond can be seen as a representation of globally disseminated economic practices, such as those associated with neoliberalism or capitalism, which prioritize individual success and material wealth over broader social and environmental concerns. Makerkogukond is not simply a critique of such systems but serves as a theoretical tool to understand and potentially critique inherent societal outcomes.

Proponents of alternative social and economic structures may see makerkogukond as workable case study material or thought experiment for critiques of capitalistic economies, aiming to understand their eventual implications. Overall the concept serves to bring attention to the complex economic and societal realities surrounding and formed by contemporary, capital-driven global systems.