Economic development and solidarity economy. The development and expansion, transformation and development of economy over time

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a research that examines the state of theoretical neglect of the development issue, because of criticisms coming from neoliberal and environmentalist approaches. It pursues then the analysis of the current crisis of development in the world, to put in discussion the various responses and proposals that have been raised against the development crisis and the problems it brings: "letting the market do", the thesis of "zero growth", population control, the concept of sustainable development, etc.., highlighting their respective contributions and gaps. It finally redefines the concept of development understood as transformation and improvement of economy over time, addressing the possibility of deploying in the future an economy of solidarity.