In the US, most progressives start to see the differences between internationalism and economic globalization. David Korten differenceeconomicglobalization Change image and share on social
Europeans say they are proud of their social fabric, of strong rights for workers and the weak in society. David Korten europeanfabricproud Change image and share on social
But we can also take the radical view that the test of an economy has to do with the extent to which it is providing everybody with a decent means of living. David Korten decenteconomyextent Change image and share on social
The professional study of economics has become ideological brainwashing. It is a defense of the excesses of the capitalist system. David Korten brainwashcapitalistdefense Change image and share on social
There are actually very few US politicians who have integrity and vision. David Korten integritypoliticianvision Change image and share on social
Money is not wealth. Money is a claim on wealth. David Korten claimmoneywealth Change image and share on social
Money is a mechanism for control. David Korten controlmechanismmoney Change image and share on social
Moreover, statistics can be deceiving: the growth of jobs in the US in the 90s was due to many part-time jobs, with no benefits and generally low pay. David Korten 90sbenefitdeceive Change image and share on social
We should be moving toward local currencies not global or European currencies. David Korten currencyeuropeanglobal Change image and share on social
There is no visible sign that the current politicians in the US are willing to see the need for change. David Korten changecurrentpolitician Change image and share on social