In order to have a stabilising effect, such reserves must be indivisible, meaning that indivisible reserves may not be distributed among members during or upon termination of membership. The indivisibility of certain capital components in cooperatives spans beyond the duration of individual memberships, ...
But in a world of supply shortages and long waiting lists, arousing consumer interest won’t be enough. Companies will have to lay hands on critical, coveted raw materials — meaning that market dominance may go to the company with the best supply line, rather than the best product. First ...