Sunday, May 12, 2013

27% of Spaniards are out of work. Yet in one town everyone has a job

In this article the author talks about a small town in Spain that has managed to employ ideals from utilitarianism and socialism to promote a thriving community. The town called Marinaleda and has recently been referred to as the "Robin Hood" of Spain. The article depicts the positive effects of utilitarianism. The community has set up co-operatives and other social institutions to ensure that those within the community have jobs. The town being discussed has on unemployment rate of 0, while Spain is setting records at 27%.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/27-of-spaniards-are-out-of-work-yet-in-one-town-everyone-has-a-job-8612920.html

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