Osuuspääoma
Osuuspääoma, often translated as cooperative capital, refers to the equity or funds of a cooperative enterprise. It is a fundamental concept in cooperative organization, representing the ownership stake of its members. Unlike traditional corporations where ownership is represented by shares that can be traded on public markets, a member's stake in a cooperative is typically tied to their membership and usage of the cooperative's services.
The formation of osuuspääoma usually comes from member contributions, which can take various forms. These might
A key characteristic of osuuspääoma is that it is generally not subject to speculative trading. Members contribute