Nature, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01889-8 An economist sets out how communities can direct economic decisions and not just endure their consequences.

Why people should work together to shape the economy
Clara Mattei

Nature, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01889-8 An economist sets out how communities can direct economic decisions and not just endure their consequences.