But we can also take the radical view th... by David Korten

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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

Other quotes by David Korten

Money

Money is not wealth. Money is a claim on wealth.

- David Korten

Vision

There are actually very few US politicians who have integrity and vision.

- David Korten

Vision Imagination Time World Will

It will take some time before a politician will capture the imagination of the American people and have the vision and understanding to do what is necessary for a better future for the people of America and the world.

- David Korten

People

Not exclusively, but the bulk of our local economy should be covered by local currencies, which is more efficient than having global currencies which lose connection with reality in the markets, shops and communities of the people.

- David Korten

Capitalism

Capitalism and the market are presented as synonymous, but they are not. Capitalism is both the enemy of the market and democracy.

- David Korten

Experience Money World People

My own experience in the third world was that even if people started to make more money, the cost of living and housing increased often faster than the wages.

- David Korten

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