Economic Resistance
This guide provides practical strategies for economic resistance against authoritarian governance, covering principles like non-cooperation, mutual aid, targeted divestment, financial anonymity, and community education. It includes case studies from Iran, Myanmar, Ukraine, the US, and Palestine, and offers region-specific tactics for North America in 2025, such as boycotts, reinvestment, financial privacy tools, labor disruption, barter systems, and digital mutual aid infrastructure. It is intended for individuals, collectives, and networks seeking to build economic sovereignty and resilience.
Designed to be printed and distributed. Published August 31, 2026.
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