Caroline Shenaz Hossein

Caroline Shenaz Hossein, an Associate Professor of Global
Development and Political Economy at the University of Toronto,
shares her vision for a cooperative-based economic model. She
emphasizes the need to reshape our understanding of success,
focusing on communal well-being and solidarity economies over
traditional capitalist models.





Caroline highlights her work with the Diverse Solidarity
Economies Collective, a group of feminist economists dedicated to
creating an economy that prioritizes people over profits. She
also discusses the significance of the “banker ladies,” women
organizing finances through mutual aid systems, and how their
work exemplifies a people-centric approach.





Caroline reflects on her upbringing as a diasporic child with
Caribbean roots, noting the importance of togetherness and mutual
support in shaping her values. She advocates for recognizing the
diverse economic systems that exist beneath the surface and
integrating them into mainstream discourse. Ultimately, she
envisions a shift from profit-driven goals to models that
prioritize social profitability, community engagement, and
well-being, paving the way for a regenerative and inclusive
market economy.