Why Co-ops?
What Are They?
How Do They Work?
By Joseph G. Knapp,
Economist, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Revised by Edwin G. Nourse, VP, Brookings Institute
Contents
- Early Experiments in Cooperation
- Cooperative Pioneering in England
- What Is Cooperative Business and How Is It Different?
- How Are Cooperatives Classified?
How Has Cooperative Business Grown?
- In the Twentieth Century
- A New Departure in Cooperation
- Mechanized Farming: Cooperative Purchasing
- Consumers’ and Service Co-ops in Recent Years
What Is the Cooperative Picture Today?
- Service Operations Now Extensive
How Are Cooperatives Organized?
- Direct Membership Associations
- Federated Associations
- National Federations
- Marketing Pools
- Co-ops in Action
How Are Cooperatives Financed?
What Is the Legal Standing of Cooperative Business?
- Is Cooperative Business Tax-free?
What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Cooperative Business?
Some Achievements Claimed by Cooperative Business
How Efficient Is Cooperative Business?
What Is the Future of Cooperative Business?
- Get Your Facts Across
- Questions for the Discussion
Suggestions for Further Reading
