In conventional economics, prices are often either formed anonymously in the market or unilaterally set by providers or platforms. This principle breaks with this logic and invites us to understand pricing as relational work.
In the TEIKEI context, price is not seen as the result of supply and demand, but as a shared expression of need, appreciation, and responsibility. Producers and communities meet on equal footing and negotiate based on transparency, trust, and long-term collaboration.
TEIKEI projects place great importance on producers openly disclosing the actual costs incurred—and the needs at hand (e.g., livelihood, investments, risk compensation).
At the same time, members bring in their own perspective: What can they contribute? How much do they value the product or the relationship? This does not result in a "compromise," but rather a living dialogue.
Examples from Practice:
This principle invites you to consider the following questions:
In the TEIKEI context, pricing is not a technical act but a cultural one. It requires listening, empathy, and sometimes the courage to take on greater responsibility.
The principle of mutual accommodation can be applied in many areas: fees in educational work, contributions in social organizations, salaries in cooperative enterprises.
It invites us to understand the economy as an agreement—not as a market mechanism. And it reminds us that true fairness can only emerge when all perspectives are heard and taken seriously.
One level up: TEIKEI Principles
Author: Felix Schröder, with the help of AI (ChatGPT)
Creation: written by Felix Schröder › formatted in Markdown by ChatGPT › published by Felix Schröder › layout adjusted by Claude
Created: 2025-07-20 · Last updated: 2026-10-11 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us