2015
Strengthening Local Economies: The Path to Peace?
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To understand the rise in terrorism worldwide, we must examine the impact of global consumer culture on communities across the planet.
2012
Localization: The Economics of Happiness
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One of the most destructive effects of globalization is that it eliminates diversity. In order to grow and to provide the “economies of scale” that huge transnational corporations require, whole populations are induced to want the same consumer goods. Economic localization has been described as the economics of happiness.
Articles
Transforming the Economy: Linking Hands Across the Social and Environmental Divide
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Climate change and extinction are both too narrow. We need to move beyond ecological concerns to reach out to the ever-larger proportion of society focused on eradicating injustice and poverty. We need to reach out to those who now live in fear of losing their livelihoods and homes.