IDEOLOGICAL SOURCES OF THE ECONOMIC DEMOCRACY AND ITS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

In the paper, the author elucidates the fundamental characteristics of theeconomic democracy. Therefore, the concept is also introduced through its historicaldevelopment beginning in the 18th century up to present day. Particular space isdevoted to the development of the concept in both theory and practice of the formerCzechoslovakia. The focus is on the ideological diversity of the authors developing theconcept of economic democracy, as well as the heterogeneity of the interpretations ofits content.