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

- David Korten

Other quotes by David Korten

We should be moving toward local currencies not global or European currencies.

- 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

Defense

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

- David Korten

Economy

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

- David Korten

Economy First

The first principle of the market economy is that it is comprised of many small buyers and sellers, which implies a substantial degree of equity. Another fundamental market principle is that costs are internalized in the producer's price.

- David Korten

Competition

Global competition is about winners and losers.

- David Korten

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