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Theories, political philosophies, economic models, institution types and forms of self-government — each idea traced through theory, real examples, critique and results.
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- Citizens' initiative reviewMechanismA randomly selected panel of about two dozen voters studies a ballot measure for several days and writes a one-page statement of key findings and best arguments for and against, distributed to all voters. Developed in Oregon, made permanent there in 2011, and piloted in other US states and Switzerland.
- Community land trustMechanismA nonprofit holds land in trust and sells or leases the buildings on it with resale limits that keep housing affordable.
- Condorcet methodsMechanismRanked-ballot voting methods that elect the candidate who beats every rival in head-to-head majority comparisons, when one exists, and differ in how they resolve cycles. Used mainly in organisations such as the Debian Project.
- Cooperative ownershipMechanismAn enterprise owned and democratically controlled by its members — workers, consumers or residents — usually one member, one vote.