By: Camila Nobrega in Rio Source: http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2013/oct/09/brazil-solidarity-economy-labour?goback=.gmp_5117299.gde_5117299_member_5793987010758729731#! In Brazil, 1.8 million people are employed under this alternative economic model. But is it a viable way to reduce inequality and revolutionise labour relations? Solidarity economy is based on self-managed, small production groups with no employers and employees. Photograph: Planet finance / Rede Asta Brazil is experiencing