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The Missing Vision

Submitted by David Korten on Fri, 01/14/2011 - 18:18

David Korten begins a blog series outlining his Agenda for a New Economy.

This is the first of a series of blogs based on excerpts adapted from the 2nd edition of Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth. I wrote Agenda to spur a national conversation on economic policy issues and options that are otherwise largely ignored.

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Originally published on YES! Magazine website

Interview with David Korten by David Brancaccio PBS’s host of NOW

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 16:59

/new-economy-story/interview-david-korten-economist-and-author-agenda-new-economy-david-brancaccioPBS’s host of NOW, David Brancaccio, interviews New Economy Working Group’s co-chair, David Korten to find out how to go about fixing capitalism, rebuilding our economy and creating jobs.

Towards a New Economy and a New Politics

Submitted by Gus Speth on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 18:52

If America’s present system of political economy were performing well, there would be little need to question it or seek fundamental change. But that is not the case.

Asked what the key goals of economic life should be, many would reply, “to enhance social well-being while sustaining democratic prospects and environmental quality.” Judged by this standard, today’s political economy is failing.

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Originally published on Solutions

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.

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Originally published in Yes! Magazine
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