Polity Atlas

How each model solves the same problems

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

Question+ Model
How are decisions made?General assemblies of worker-members elect governing councils.Unknown
How are conflicts resolved?Internal bodies and Spanish cooperative law.Unknown
How are public goods funded?Shared funds for education, research and member support across cooperatives.Cooperative ownershipUnknown
How is AI used?No documented governance role for AI.Unknown
What are the main risks?Exposure to market downturns; tension between growth and member control.Unknown

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