ABSTRACT

The array of future-fit economic models is growing. Some of these alternatives focus on ecological sustainability (being “green”, “blue”, “circular”, “sustainable”, or “regenerative”) (Raworth, 2017; Pauli, 2017), on social cohesion and just distribution (being more “equitable”, “distributive”, “fair”, “just”, “cohesive”, or “inclusive”) (Piketty, 2014; Atkinson, 2018), or on stronger, broader, and deeper democratic participation (Albert, 2004; Schweickart, 2011). As a fourth pillar, some of these models build on systemic cooperation and solidarity (Giegold & Embshoff, 2008; Exner & Kratzwald, 2021).