Roman Hausmann

Roman Hausmann, an assistant professor in ecological economics, dives into the world of grassroots initiatives that are reshaping local economies. He shares his personal motivations behind studying community-led projects and emphasizes the importance of structural changes over individual behavior. Through captivating examples like community-supported agriculture, Roman illustrates how these local efforts embody principles of cooperation and care. He also discusses the tensions faced by these initiatives and their vital relationships with public authorities, making a case for community-building in socio-ecological transformation.