I think one of the most important skills of a local organizer of a local economy is an ability to put on a terrific street party.
David KortenMoreover, statistics can be deceiving: the growth of jobs in the US in the 90s was due to many part-time jobs, with no benefits and generally low pay.
David KortenTo create a world in which life can flourish and prosper we must replace the values and institutions of capitalism with values and institutions that honor life, serve life's needs, and restore money to its proper role as servant. I believe we are in fact being called to take a step to a new level of species consciousness and function.
David KortenSo, there is enormous instability in the global economy with a shift of winners and losers.
David Korten