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Database research record2014·Global

Competition Versus Cooperation

John Ikerd

Journal of Agriculture Food Systems and Community Development

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Cooperation is presented as a key concept in the sustainability movement, particularly in food systems, as a response to economic competition. Food-related cooperatives include various models like regional food hubs and CSAs. While cooperation is vital, the text also acknowledges the human tendency to compete, arguing that unrestrained competition is unsustainable.