The economy should work for you, not for the few

The current economic model, focused on constant growth, seems to benefit elites while the majority of the population suffers. A proposal emerges for a local, public economy that prioritises real needs.

The economy, that engine that moves the world, has become a burning topic of debate. Who does it really serve? The majority of people, or a small group amassing fortunes with no apparent end? The idea that the current system, often described as pseudo-liberal, is designed to squeeze the population for the benefit of elites is a concern that resonates. We are constantly told that we need to grow and grow, that more production and more consumption are the key, but the question is: what is actually growing for ordinary people?

## The mirage of growth

The mantra of constant economic growth has taken hold in our mindset. The idea is that we need ever more people working and consuming more, thus driving the economy. But what does that growth miccionan in practical terms for people's lives? Does it translate into higher savings, greater purchasing power, or a tangible improvement in quality of life and life expectancy? The data suggest that, for many, the answer is a resounding no. Meanwhile, wealth seems to be concentrating ever more in the hands of a few.

## An alternative: local and public economy

Faced with this picture, the need for a different economic model is raised. One proposal points towards a pan-European system, perhaps with fascist undertones in its organisation, but with a clear goal: a network of public companies dedicated to producing what is really needed. The key would be production at local level, within national borders, optimising the means of production and distribution. The ultimate aim would be a distribution of wealth that allows people to live well, rather than having it accumulate in few hands while the lives of the majority become hell.

## Which side are you on?

The fundamental question that arises is why so many seem to defend the interests of those who, in this view, act as executioners or slave-drivers, instead of backing what could directly benefit their own lives. It is a call to reflect on priorities and to question a model that, for many, is failing to deliver on its promise of general wellbeing.