Journal of Co-operative Studies 57(3), 45-53

Abstract

The material in this extract is drawn from Co-operatives: Linking practice and theory (Adderley, in press). This extract explores various theorisations of co-operatives in economic thought. It considers co-operative advantage, disadvantage, the competitive yardstick, and the question of market stability.

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