In a world of increasing inequality, the... by David Korten

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In a world of increasing inequality, the legitimacy of institutions that give precedence to the property rights of "the Haves" over the human rights of "the Have Nots" is inevitably called into serious question.

- David Korten

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Economy

So, there is enormous instability in the global economy with a shift of winners and losers.

- David Korten

When the institutions of money rule the world, it is perhaps inevitable that the interests of money will take precedence over the interests of people. What we are experiencing might best be described as a case of money colonizing life. To accept this absurd distortion of human institutions and purpose should be considered nothing less than an act of collective, suicidal insanity.

- 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

Wall Street sees a social fabric or social contract as inefficiencies, which need to be removed.

- 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

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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