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[[File:PROUTlogo.gif|thumb|180px|Progressive utilization theory logo]]
The '''Progressive utilization theory''' ('''PROUT''') is a [[socioeconomic]] and political philosophy created by the Indian philosopher and spiritual leader [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]]. He first conceived of PROUT in 1959.<ref name=":1" /> Its proponents (Proutists) claim that it exposes and overcomes the limitations of capitalism, communism and mixed economy.<ref name="Crovetto2008" /><ref name="Skrbina" /> Since its genesis, PROUT has had an [[Economic progressivism|economically progressive]] approach, aiming to improve [[Social change|social development]] in the world. It 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 are 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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