How each model solves the same problems

Instead of “democracy versus anarchism”, compare the concrete ways collective problems get solved.

Question	Model A	Model B
How are decisions made?	Each cooperative uses one member, one vote; the parent nonprofit, Evergreen Cooperatives, holds voting control and its board includes civic and anchor representatives.	Unknown
How are conflicts resolved?	Boards of each cooperative and the parent set policy; Evergreen Business Services provides shared management, HR and finance.	Unknown
How are public goods funded?	Anchor-institution contracts and philanthropic capital seed jobs and equity for residents of target neighbourhoods.Cooperative ownership	Unknown
How is AI used?	No documented AI role.	Unknown
What are the main risks?	Dependence on a few anchor contracts; early operating losses; capital intensity; worker confusion about profit shares.	Unknown

This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.