Capitalism and the market are presented... by David Korten | We Heart Quotes

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

- David Korten

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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

Defense

The professional study of economics has become ideological brainwashing. It is a defense of the excesses of the capitalist system.

- David Korten

People

It is interesting to note that the 200 richest people have more assets than the 2 billion poorest.

- David Korten

Economy

My claim is that we do not have a market economy, but a capitalist economy.

- 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

Cooperation

More humane societies are usually smaller, like the Scandinavian countries and Holland, where it is much easier to reach consensus and cooperation.

- David Korten

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