How would trade be organized in a decentralized economy?
A. Goods should be exported from one region or socio-economic unit to other regions through cooperatives. Exporting local raw materials is not supported by PROUT. Only finished goods should be exported and that too only in certain circumstances. Only after all the requirements of the local people have been met can then surplus goods be exported. Further, those goods should be exported only to a region which has no potential or way to produce those goods and hence is unable to meet the requirements of the people in their region. Free trade is encouraged once self-sufficiency in a region is attained, as this will increase the prosperity of the people and encourage socio-economic parity among regions.
