“The idea of a non-growing economy may be anathema to an economist. But the idea of a continually growing economy … Read More
Prosperity Without Growth
Currency
Decommodify Power
commodification noun, often disapproving the fact that something is treated or considered as a commodity (= a product that can be bought and sold) This article about defunding the police in the US got … Read More
Finding Our Way
I recently read a book by Margaret Wheatley, called Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time. If this isn’t … Read More
Overconsumption – Must, or Madness?
I have been enjoying a robust exchange of ideas with a regular correspondent. We disagree, in some cases vehemently, but … Read More
Economics and Ecosystems
Some great snippets from Money and Sustainability: The Missing Link, a report by Bernard Lietaer et al, selected for your … Read More
Possibly The Only Time I Will Ever Write About The Kardashians
I don’t know why, but I find it rather depressing that Kylie Jenner has just become the world’s youngest ever … Read More
Capitalism and Consumerism
On a recent episode of The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon reveals to Amy his guilty secret – a large storage … Read More
Capitalism vs the Environment – How to End the War
The bluefin tuna is an amazing fish. According to the WWF website: “Bluefin are the largest tuna and can live … Read More
Bernard Lietaer, Visionary Economist
I was very saddened to hear of the passing away earlier this month of Bernard Lietaer. I never had the … Read More