Economic democracy
Local planning and cooperative businesses put economic decisions closer to the people they affect.
Our philosophy · Progressive Utilization Theory
An economy
for everyone.
PROUT is a social and economic philosophy developed by P. R. Sarkar. It connects material security, human potential and environmental responsibility.
Progress should support
the whole of human life.
The principles
People and planet.
At the center.
Basic necessities
Food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and education are essential foundations for human development.
Spiritual progress
Material and intellectual development should support compassion, awareness and deeper well-being.
Ethical leadership
Collective leadership should be principled, educated and dedicated to serving society.
Freedom
Creative, intellectual and spiritual freedom flourish alongside limits on harmful exploitation and excessive wealth accumulation.
Cultural diversity
Local languages, traditions and cultures deserve protection within a spirit of universal fellowship.
Equal rights
Women’s social, economic and spiritual empowerment is integral to a just society.
Science and technology
Knowledge and technology should reduce hardship, guided by ethical and ecological values.
Global cooperation
Shared rights and cooperation can help resolve international disputes while economies become more locally rooted.
The PROUT vision
Ideas for a
shared future.
The Progressive Utilization Theory, or Prout, is an integrated socio-economic system that enables both people and planet to thrive. It is an alternative to corporate capitalism, the current dominant economic model. While capitalism is focused on the maximization of profits to benefit a few, Prout’s economy seeks to build wealth for everyone.
The Prout model offers an integral approach to social and economic development, including people-centered economics, environmental sustainability, and a new model of prosperity. Its goal is to raise the standard of living so that people can meet their basic needs as well as access resources and opportunities to satisfy their higher intellectual, artistic, and spiritual aspirations. The Prout economy encourages cooperation and strong ethical leadership, placing the vital needs of people and planet ahead of corporate and individual profit.
Read moreIdeas put into practice
A philosophy.
A living example.
The Master Unit concept brings PROUT’s ideals into practical community life.