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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Economy of Communion 'Gold examines the origins and substance of a promising alternative to the current globalized economy. During a 1991 trip to Brazil, Chiara Lubich challenged Focolare members to launch businesses that could create jobs and opportunities. Almost twenty years later, Benedict XVI cited the Economy of Communion in Caritas in Veritate as a promising form of intermediate activity between for-profit business and classic non-profit institutions. John L. Allen Jr. 'What Gold has provided - is a theologically grounded understanding of a robust culture that has the capacity to engage the whole human person as a unity to overcome the divisive effects of a fragmented and divided self in economic life. It not only tells the story of the Economy of Communion, but it provides a model for entrepreneurs and managers who are interested in building communities of work and not merely nexuses of exchange. It is a book that should be widely read in the U.S., especially in the academy, which too often lacks such integrative and interdisciplinary analysis between theoretical visions and practical experience.' Michael J.Naughton Moss Chair of Catholic Social Thought University of St. Thomas, MN
Contents
Foreword 1. In Search of a New Economic Vision Introduction A Multi-faceted Global Crisis Economic Recession Social Inequality Environmental Threat Political Instability A Crisis with Deep Roots Key Considerations The Problem of Trust The Problem of Imagination Market-based Alternatives The Role of Religion in Economy The Economy of Communion Notes 2. A Global Community: The Focolare Movement Introduction How the Focolare Spread Spreading by Example Current Focolare Activities Ecumenical Dialogue: A Dialogue of LifeA" Organizational Structures Local Focolare Centers Model Towns Global Focolare Center A Trinitarian Perspective A Vision of One World Conclusion Notes 3. An Alternative Economic Vision Introduction Trust in Providence The Communion of GoodsA" Redistribution in the Trent Community A Culture of GivingA" A New Economic Ethic Economic Ethic of the Focolare Conclusion Notes 4. The Evolution of the Economy of Communion Introduction Globalization and the Communion of GoodsA" No Poor among UsA" Araceli, Brazil, May 1991 The Challenge of Centesimus Annus Ideas for New Businesses CreatingA" a New Economy Profit Sharing Widespread Ownership Business Parks Global Networks How EOC Profits are Shared Geographical Redistribution Local-Global Distribution Networks Direct Assistance to those in Need Assistance Via Azione Mondo Unito Centrality of Trust Conclusion Notes 5. EOC Ventures around the World Introduction Types of EOC Ventures NewA" Businesses ReformedA" Businesses EOC Co-operatives Business Parks Conclusion 6. Spirituality and the Economy of Communion Businesses Introduction Ethical Standards Spirituality in Business A Spiritual Calling Trust in Providence The Business as a HearthA" Balancing Spirituality and Professionalism Conclusion Notes 7. Transforming Business Space Introduction Changing Internal Business Practices Pay Structure Recruitment Policies Participative Management Action to Promote Community Spirit Changes in External Relations Relationship with Clients/Suppliers Attitudes to Competition Environmental Considerations Legal Considerations The Structure of Corporate Ownership Remaking the Role of Shareholders Transforming Business Space Conclusion Notes 8. Making Space for Communion: Local - Global Networks Introduction Emerging EOC SpacesA" Support Networks Commercial Networks Cultural and Academic Networks Relationship between the Businesses and Focolare Conclusion Notes 9. Rethinking Rational Economic ManA": Lessons from the EOC Introduction Rational Economic ManA" - A Cultural Construct The Economic and the Cultural within the Focolare Underlying Tensions Nature of Products and Services Notes 10. Challenging Perceptions of Justice: The Needs of Distant StrangersA" Introduction How Far Should Our Care Extend? Theories of Social Justice Egalitarianism, Impartiality and the EOC The EOC and Feminist Conceptions of Social Justice Universalizing the EOC A Global Ethic Conclusion Notes Bibliography
