Gaian Economics

All other green campaigns become futile without tackling the economic system and its ideological defenders. Economics is only dismal because there are not enough of us making it our own. Read on and become empowered!

Showing posts with label over-consumption. Show all posts

Showing posts with label over-consumption. Show all posts

13 June 2009

Enough is Enough

The expenses scandal has operated as a metaphor for many commentators on the state of our society, precarious state I might say. The hapless...

3 April 2009

The Paradox of Thrift

It was Keynes's view that 'Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influences, are usually th...

6 January 2009

Real Wealth is Slow

It has been a delight hearing Clive James on the Point of View slot on Sunday mornings. Ok, I'm showing my age now, because rather than ...

22 September 2008

It's the Energy Stupid!

In spite of evidence that UK consumers bought less stuff in the last statistical quarter (only 0.1% less stuff, but in view of recent trends...

10 May 2008

From ethical to bioregional consumption . . . and production

As we move towards a world of less trade we need to be thinking about how we will get hold of the things we really need. We can start making...

22 November 2007

The Lean Economy?

David Fleming, one of my many illustrious predecessors in the role of Green Party Economics Speaker and inventor of the Domestic Tradable Qu...

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Molly: I am economics speaker for the green party although blogs represent my personal views. I have a PhD in economics and work in co-operative research as well as trying to build up bioregional economies

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