Prout (an acronym for Progressive Utilisation Theory) is a social and economic system first proposed by the eminent Indian philosopher, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar (1921-1990). It is arguably the only socio-economic theory to emerge out of the third world that has direct applicability to the developed world.
- Prout draws on environmental, social and spiritual wisdom accumulated as a result of thousands of years of human struggle and experimentation.
- A Proutist economy is based on the cooperative system. It is community based, decentralised and promotes an economic voice for women. Prout satisfies human needs by promoting the utilisation and rational distribution of all resources, physical, mental and spiritual.
- Prout also has a program for globalisation based on the concept of political centralisation and economic decentralisation.
- Prout has a theory of class and a historical analysis based on the concept of collective psychology.
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