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"Co-Operative Identity" - A Theoretical Concept for Dynamic Analysis of Practical Co-Operation: The Dutch Case

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  • Szabo, Gabor G.

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The "concept of the co-operative identity" (consisting from the definition, aims and functions of cooperatives and the so-termed co-operative principles) serves as a general theoretical background for the economic analysis of agricultural co-operation. The development of Dutch dairy co-operatives is used as a case study example, which suitably illustrates and represents the processes taking place in the European Union. Some suggestions for further research on the co-operative identity according to each country and different branches and sectors in order to see the substance of co-operation from different economic and non-economic aspects are proposed.

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  • Szabo, Gabor G., 2005. ""Co-Operative Identity" - A Theoretical Concept for Dynamic Analysis of Practical Co-Operation: The Dutch Case," 2005 International Congress, August 23-27, 2005, Copenhagen, Denmark 24453, European Association of Agricultural Economists.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:eaae05:24453
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.24453
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