Gar Alperovitz

Gar Alperovitz is the Lionel R. Bauman Professor of Political Economy at the University of Maryland and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative. Among his most recent books are America Beyond Capitalism and (with Lew Daly) Unjust Deserts.

Articles

Beyond Corporate Capitalism: Not So Wild a Dream (Economics, Economic Development, Economic Policy)

Hey, look it over—public ownership is the most effective way to fix America’s economy.

Gar Alperovitz and Thomas M. Hanna

The New-Economy Movement (Activism, Ethical Economics)

A growing group of activists and socially responsible companies are rethinking business as usual.

Gar Alperovitz

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The Cleveland Model (Green Energy, Cities, Economy, Politics)

Thoroughly green and worker-owned, co-ops are a vibrant response to economic distress.

Gar Alperovitz, Thad Williamson and Ted Howard

A 'Top Ten' List of Bold Ideas (Environmental Issues, Education, Sustainable Development, The Left, Environment, Politics, Society)

To take back the nation in the post-Bush era, start thinking now about some bold but plausible progressive reforms, from universal health insurance to free daycare and a shorter work week.

Gar Alperovitz and Thad Williamson

The New Ownership Society (Economic Policy, Economy)

Progressives should redefine what constitutes an ownership
society.

Gar Alperovitz

Taking the Offensive on Wealth (Gap Between Wealth and Poverty, Taxes, The Left, Politics)

Strategies that unite the vast majority against a tiny elite are sure to win.

Gar Alperovitz

Tax the Plutocrats! (Parties, Gap Between Wealth and Poverty, Taxes, Politics)

Money is needed for social programs. And the rich have more than their
share.

Gar Alperovitz