Thriving People, Thriving Planet

Economic Liberation for All

Minimum Requirements of Life

Housing and Prout

In a Proutist society, local and state agencies will establish a system of “no persons or families left behind” in terms of housing, reflecting the fundamental spirit of moving together as one human society. Community land trusts, housing cooperatives, or direct public investment in housing may be among the approaches used.

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Education

Among the basic necessities identified by Prout, education, is unique. Food, water, health care and shelter are required for survival. Without education, however, people may survive while their society stagnates or even degenerates. In a well-functioning educational system, individuals can both thrive and grow.

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Medical Care from the Prout Perspective

While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may be annulled during the Trump Administration, it is important to review why health care is necessary and what may happen without it. The United States continues to lag behind the rest of the developed world in its health care system, with outcomes ranging between 37th and 70th among nations in the world. This, in spite of the fact that America spends over 16% of its GDP on health care, far above what most other countries spend, usually 5-10%.

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