PCPPublic interest
The purposes and conditions that concern shared life, including access to essential services, working conditions and the lasting use of resources. A claim of public interest should identify who benefits, who bears costs and how the decision can be assessed.
Public economy
Economic activity, assets and investment organised through public responsibilities. Analysis must distinguish ownership, financing, management and the service obligation. Public ownership requires a specified purpose and competent operation.
Development planning
The organisation of objectives, resources, responsibilities and review across a period of development. A plan is assessed by the relationship between its stated priorities and the practical means of carrying them out.
Productive capability
The equipment, skills, knowledge, suppliers and institutions needed to make, maintain and improve useful goods or services. It is a broader question than the immediate financial return of one enterprise.
Federalism
The allocation of public responsibilities between the Confederation, cantons and communes in Switzerland. A practical policy proposal identifies the level able to decide and the cooperation needed between institutions.
Direct-democratic participation
Public participation in decisions through the instruments of Switzerland’s political system. The PCP works within this setting and supports informed discussion of concrete proposals.
Marxist study
Study of production, social relations, work and historical development using the Marxist tradition as an intellectual reference. The Party connects theoretical reading with concrete institutions, evidence and practical policy questions.
Policy evaluation
An examination of whether a measure produces its intended result, at what cost and under which conditions. Evaluation uses a stated baseline, suitable indicators and the experience of people affected.
Cooperation
Joint work with an agreed purpose and responsibilities. A proposal, an exchange and a concluded institutional agreement are distinct stages. Public information should identify accurately which relationship exists.
Socialism with Chinese characteristics
The term used by China’s political institutions for the country’s development path and political framework. The PCP supports that path and studies its development strengths. Its own proposals are formulated for Switzerland within existing Swiss institutions.