Alternatives to Capitalism: Parecon -vs- Anarchist Communism

An exchange of positions between Michael Albert and Wayne Price

We are constantly being told that the only economy that works is the capitalist market economy. However, events over the last few weeks have shown this to be a lie. Capitalism is a crazy way in which to run a society. But are there any alternatives? And if so, what are they and how would they work?

In this debate (originally hosted on Znet), two leading thinkers outline other economic systems. Michael Albert and Wayne Price put forward their respective positions and reply to each other in a series of 10 short articles.

Wayne Price, a member of the North American anarchist organization NEFAC and a regular contributor to Anarkismo, argues the case for Anarchist Communism, while Michael Albert, co-author of Parecon and founder of Znet, speaks on behalf of Participatory Economics. Each article is then commented upon by the other author, who then each have an opportunity to respond before making a final conclusion.

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Parecon -vs- Revolutionary Class-Struggle Anarchism

An exchange of positions between Michael Albert and Wayne Price

 

This is a debate, originally hosted by Znet, in which Michael Albert and Wayne Price put forward their respective positions and reply to each other in a series of 10 short articles. Wayne Price, a member of the North American anarchist organization NEFAC and a regular contributor to Anarkismo, argues the case for Anarchist Communism, while Michael Albert, co-author of Parecon and founder of Znet, speaks on behalf of Participatory Economics, or Parecon. Each article is then commented upon by the other author, who then each have an opportunity to respond before making a final conclusion.

Debating Albert's Perspective	Debating Price's Perspective
Albert: Parecon & Movement Building	Price: Revolutionary Class-Struggle Anarchism
Price: Reply 1	Albert: Reply 1
Albert: Rejoinder 1	Price: Rejoinder 1
Price: Reply 2	Albert: Reply 2
Albert: Concluding Statement	Price: Concluding Statement