Prout Explained: A Brief Introduction to the Progressive Utilization Theory

by Dada Vedaprajinananda The Progressive Utilization Theory, known by its acronym Prout, is an alternative economic and social model that aims to correct the defects of both capitalism and communism. This booklet is a short introduction to the basic features of this economic model, showing how its emphasis on cooperatives and economic democracy can cure the problems of today. The principles upon which Prout is based are explained as is its vision for an improved system of political democracy and eventually an effective world government. “As one world continues to fall apart and another one is in the midst of being created, we are thankful to Dada Vedaprajinanda for helping us use PROUT to envision this new world. As with his other books, Dada takes the difficult and makes it easy to understand. We are all in debt to him.” Professor Sohail Inayatullah. Inaugural UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies. Professor, Tamkang University, Taiwan; www.metafutureschool.org. 60 pages This title ships beginning January 2, 2021  Table of Contents The Universal Commons The Three-Tiered Economy and Economic Democracy Decentralized Balanced Economies and Regional Self-Sufficiency The Fundamental Principles for Creating a Just Society Leadership and the Social Cycle Can We Govern Ourselves Properly? Global Governance Building a Universal Society Annotated Bibliography