David Korten

Lighting the Way to a New Economy

Submitted by David Korten on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 13:21

The keynote address I delivered to the Business Alliance for Local Liv

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Originally posted on posted May 31, 2010 in YES! Magazine

10 Common Sense Principles for a New Economy

Submitted by David Korten on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:53

It’s time we the people declare our independence from the money-

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Originally posted on posted Aug 06, 2010 in YES! Magazine

Debt vs. Localization: Climate Justice in the New Economy

Submitted by David Korten on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 17:52

David Korten: Where does the concept of "climate debt" fit into a New Economy framework?

As the climate changes, the consequences for poor people in low-income countries—those who have had no part in the profligate consumption that created the problem—will be particularly devastating.

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Originally published in Yes! Magazine

Fix the Economy, Not Wall Street

Submitted by David Korten on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 13:59

Why regulate a broken system when we can build a better one? Welcome to New Economy 101.

Financial reform is the Congressional political issue of the month. Democrats say their bill will place essential controls on Wall Street to prevent abuse and a repeat of the financial crash. Republicans say it will encourage further Wall Street risk-taking by giving the big banks a guarantee of a future taxpayer bailout if reckless decisions trigger another financial crash.