ekonomini
Ekonomini is a term used in theoretical discussions of economic organization to describe a framework that integrates economic activity with democratic governance, social equity, and ecological sustainability. The concept emphasizes local embeddedness, participatory decision-making, and the stewardship of shared resources. It is presented as an alternative to purely market-driven or centralized models, proposing mixed institutional arrangements where communities, cooperatives, and public bodies collaborate to steer resources toward long-term well-being rather than short-term profits.
Etymology and usage vary, but ekonomini is commonly described as a neologism built from roots related to
Core principles of ekonomini include participatory governance of resources, equitable distribution of benefits, the circulation of
See also: commons, participatory budgeting, social economy, degrowth, circular economy.