venerdì 15 luglio 2011

Agenda for a New Economy

Agenda for a New Economy

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How can we build an economy that works for all of us? David Korten lays out his vision in this special serialization of his latest book, Agenda for a New Economy. (From YesMagazine)

The Story of a New EconomyThe Story of a New Economy
by David Korten
David Korten: We’re in the midst of a contest of competing stories—one fabricated to serve the interests of Empire; the other an authentic story born of the experience and aspirations of ordinary people.
A Crumbling Cultural StoryA Crumbling Cultural Story
by David Korten
David Korten on the unraveling of the myth that underpins our economic behavior.
The Next American Revolution?The Next American Revolution?
by David Korten
David Korten: What America's current movement against corporate power can learn from that time we overthrew a king.
How the Left and Right Can UniteHow the Left and Right Can Unite
by David Korten
David Korten: If we'd stop tearing each other apart, we might see an opportunity to win back our democracy from the rich and powerful.
Mapping Uncharted Economic Waters Mapping Uncharted Economic Waters
by David Korten
David Korten: We're trying to fix the economic crisis with the same thinking that created it. Next time, we can be prepared with a map to something better.
The Great Stock ScamThe Great Stock Scam
by David Korten
David Korten: Stock sales are supposed to help finance dividends or productivity improvements. But the numbers tell a different story.
But What About My 401(k)?But What About My 401(k)?
by David Korten
Credit cards, mortgages, insurance, retirement: How to fulfill our basic financial needs (and find real security) without Wall Street.
7 Ways to Stop Wall Street’s Con Game7 Ways to Stop Wall Street’s Con Game
by David Korten
David Korten’s suggestions for stopping phantom wealth speculation.
Making a Living (Economy)Making a Living (Economy)
by David Korten
David Korten: We're wasting our resources subsidizing a war economy, sprawl, and consumerism. What we could do differently in a living economy.
The New Economy: Design for LifeThe New Economy: Design for Life
by David Korten
David Korten: Can we design a self-correcting society?
Living Economies: Learning from the BiosphereLiving Economies: Learning from the Biosphere
by David Korten
David Korten: How we humans can redesign our failing systems by turning back to nature—and learning to live by the rules of life.
The World of Our DreamsThe World of Our Dreams
by David Korten
David Korten: Our world is made up of diverse populations—but really we all want the same things out of life. It's time we put our common dreams into action.
Our Human NatureOur Human Nature
by David Korten
People often justify greed as simply human nature. Why our economic policies need to reward our caring, cooperative sides instead.
Greed is Not a VirtueGreed is Not a Virtue
by David Korten
David Korten: Profit-centered market fundamentalism has become a national religion.
The End of EmpireThe End of Empire
by David Korten
David Korten: Wall Street’s days are numbered. Ours need not be.
A System Designed to CrashA System Designed to Crash
by David Korten
David Korten on why a money system dependent on constant growth can't last.
Phantom Wealth and False ExpectationsPhantom Wealth and False Expectations
by David Korten
David Korten: It's time we stop expecting money to grow on Wall Street—and start putting people to work creating real wealth to meet real needs.
On the Origin of CorporationsOn the Origin of Corporations
by David Korten
David Korten: How the buccaneers and privateers of days past came to be the Wall Street profiteers of the present.
War Against the Middle ClassWar Against the Middle Class
by David Korten
David Korten: Why is the middle class shrinking?
Clueless Economists, Smart EcologistsClueless Economists, Smart Ecologists
by David Korten
David Korten: To successfully address climate change and extreme poverty, the ecology paradigm must replace the traditional economics mindset.
A Real-Market AlternativeA Real-Market Alternative
by David Korten
As we look for solutions to our current economic crisis, the relevant distinction is no longer between capitalism and communism, but rather between Wall Street and Main Street.
Good Debt, Bad DebtGood Debt, Bad Debt
by David Korten
David Korten explains the logic behind a debt-based money system—and why it isn't working in the United States.
Money From Nothing?Money From Nothing?
by David Korten
Many economists and financiers believe it's possible. But what looks like magic is really illusion.
System Failure? Look UpstreamSystem Failure? Look Upstream
by David Korten
Why it's important to address our economic problems at their Wall Street roots.
The Illusion of MoneyThe Illusion of Money
by David Korten
Real wealth or phantom assets? David Korten explores the difference between the kind of wealth that makes life better and the phantom wealth created by financial speculation.
David Korten: My Defection StoryDavid Korten: My Defection Story
by David Korten
How I came to challenge the legitimacy of the institutions I once served.
The Missing VisionThe Missing Vision
by David Korten
David Korten begins a blog series outlining his Agenda for a New Economy.
The Big Picture: 5 Ways to Know if You’re Making a DifferenceThe Big Picture: 5 Ways to Know if You’re Making a Difference
by David Korten
In this special pre-publication excerpt of the 2nd edition of Agenda for a New Economy, David Korten explains how we can help live the new economy that we need into being.

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