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This book explores how economic and social values are created through dynamic, non-linear interactions within cooperative networks. Emphasizing the importance of relations and networks in value creation, the book discusses critical issues such as the relational nature of the firm, relational management and leadership as well as relational philosophy. This includes topics such as network models, stakeholder management, relational contracts, cooperative economics as well as philosophical questions related to relational ontology, epistemology and methodology, inter alia. Written by leading scholars, the contributions highlight the need for new business models and governance mechanisms that integrate resources across different economic and social systems, advocating for a relational approach to economic theory. In turn, the book argues for a network-based, integrative view of businesses, suggesting that economic success is increasingly dependent on the ability to navigate and foster complex relationships within a globalized context. Rich in theoretical and empirical insights, this book is essential reading for academics, policymakers, and business leaders interested in the future of economic thought and practice. It provides a comprehensive overview of the relational paradigm. The book is an invitation to join the conversation on how relational perspectives can transform our understanding of economics, governance, and organizational dynamics.

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Jacob Dahl Rendtorff is professor of Philosophy of Management and Business Ethics at the Department of Business and Social Sciences, Roskilde University, Denmark. Rendtorff's research has a broad perspective on organizational theory, management, ethics and legitimacy of firms and corporations, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and philosophy of law.  Lukas Belser is a Ph.D. student at the Chair of Institutional Economics at Zeppelin University. His research focuses on strategy and governance in network organizations. He is also interested in performance measurement and intangible assets. Belser holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in general management. Jessica Geraldo Schwengber is a post-doctoral fellow at the Chair of Institutional Economics at Zeppelin University, project manager of the Transcultural Caravan Network, and managing director of the Leadership Excellence Institute Zeppelin | LEIZ. Her research interests include organization theory, relational economics and transcultural management. Jessica Geraldo Schwengber holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Economics from the University of Roma Tor Vergata (Italy) and a PhD from Zeppelin University (Germany). 

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