Michel Bauwens (2005): The Political Economy of Peer Production. In: Ctheory

In "The Political Economy of Peer Production" (2005), Michel Bauwens examines the transformative potential of commons-based peer production as an alternative to traditional hierarchical and market-based production models. Bauwens explores the characteristics, dynamics, and implications of peer production, arguing that it promotes collaboration, innovation, and the equitable distribution of resources. This model challenges the conventional understanding of ownership and production, pointing to new possibilities for organizing social and economic systems. Keywords: political economy, peer production, Michel Bauwens.