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The '''Progressive utilization theory''' ('''PROUT''') is a [[socioeconomic]] and political theory created by the Indian philosopher and spiritual leader [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]]. He first conceived of PROUT in 1959 in the self-published book Ananda Sutram<ref name=":1" />. Its proponents (Proutists) claim that the theory exposes and overcomes the limitations of both capitalism and communism.<ref name="Crovetto2008" /><ref name="Skrbina" /> Since its genesis, PROUT has had an [[Economic progressivism|economically progressive]] approach, aiming improve [[Social change|social development]] in the world. The theory is in line with Sarkar's [[Neohumanism|Neohumanist]] values which aim to provide "proper care" to every being on the planet, including humans, animals and plants.{{r|:1}}

PROUT has not been implemented in any part of the world<ref name=":17" />, though there is a number of books and articles on the subject.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-08|title=Homepage - PROUT Global - Progressive Utilization Theory|url=https://prout.info/|access-date=2021-09-09|language=en-US}}</ref>

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== History ==

[[File:PRSarkar GentlemanPhoto 3.jpg|thumb|P.R. Sarkar, propounder of PROUT]]

In 1959, [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar|Sarkar]] started to developeddevelop the ideas of Prout. In 1961, the theory was formally outlined in his book ''Ananda Sutram'', published under his spiritual name Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti.{{r|Irving}}

A number of organizations have been created for the promotion and dissemination of Prout, such as Proutist Universal,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-08|title=Homepage - PROUT Global - Progressive Utilization Theory|url=https://prout.info/|access-date=2021-09-01|language=en-US}}</ref> Prout Globe,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-05-27|title=PROUT Globe|url=http://proutglobe.org/|access-date=2021-09-01|language=en-US}}</ref> Prout Institute,<ref>{{Cite web|last=williamclaytonglasser|title=Home|url=http://www.proutinstitute.org/|access-date=2021-09-01|website=PROUT Institute|language=en-US}}</ref> etc. Since the 1980's a number of cooperative communities have been established across the world by [[Ananda Marga]] in an attempt to provide ideal models for the society outlined in Prout.<ref name=Ellwood/>