And each of these perspectives comes to... by David Korten

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And each of these perspectives comes to the same conclusion, which is that our global economy is out of control and performing contrary to basic principles of market economics.

- David Korten

Other quotes by David Korten

Money

Money flows into the US, and inflates US assets, and allows the US to have a monstrous trade deficit. That means we are consuming more than we are producing.

- David Korten

Money

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

- David Korten

Rights World

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

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

Economy

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

- David Korten

Economy Years

If you look at the US economy over the last 15-20 years wages have been stagnating or even declining.

- David Korten

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