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DescriptionCooperatives (also called co-ops) are a form of business ownership that is practiced all over the world. The most common types of cooperatives are worker-owned and consumer-owned. Most cooperatives adhere to seven principles:<ul><li>Voluntary and Open Membership</li><li>Democratic Member Control</li><li>Member Economic Participation</li><li>Autonomy and Independance</li><li>Education, Training and Information</li><li>Co-operation among Co-operatives</li><li>Concern for Community</li></ul> Co-ops include:<a href="http://dmoz.org/Business/Agriculture_and_Forestry/Cooperatives/">Agricultural:</a> farms, feed suppliers, and seed banks.<a href="http://dmoz.org/Business/Cooperatives/Computer_and_Internet/">Computer and Internet:</a> ISPs, web hosting, and computer design collectives<a href="http://dmoz.org/Business/Energy_and_Environment/Electricity/Cooperatives/">Energy:</a> utility companies and power providers<a href="http://dmoz.org/Business/Financial_Services/Cooperatives/"> Financial:</a> banks, <a href="http://dmoz.org/Business/Financial_Services/Banking_Services/Credit_Unions/">credit unions</a>, investors, insurers, and mortgage brokers<a href="http://dmoz.org/Business/Food_and_Related_Products/Cooperatives/">Food Cooperatives:</a> health-food stores and bulk food sharing programs<a href="http://dmoz.org/Business/Real_Estate/Residential/Cooperatives/"> Housing:</a> housing cooperatives and intentional communities.<a href="http://dmoz.org/Arts/Visual_Arts/Collectives/">Visual Arts:</a> groups of artists, both living and working together.


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