Why isn't society doing better economically, socially and environmentally? Why have the advances in science and technology not led to more wealth, well-being and a brighter outlook for humanity? This book argues part of the blame lies with the theory and practice of economics. Standard economics is based on poorly conceived premises and method, resulting in misguided policy prescriptions. These helped cause the 2007 crisis, inhibit economic recovery, foster future crises, and restrain society in addressing its social and environmental problems. The book shows that what is considered responsible economic, financial and fiscal policy puts society in an economic straightjacket that prevents the full development of its productive potential. It presents the outline of a new economics, a social science that can help generate the productive potential to create a dynamic, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable society.

Crisis, Economics and the Emperor's Clothes

Doorman, Frans

Business & Money

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This booklet is about money and our monetary system. It outlines the current system, indicates how it hinders us in addressing our economic, social and environmental problems, and gives pointers on what to do about it. The aim of this booklet is to contribute to the creation of a new monetary system that serves all people rather than the lucky few and contributes to economically sound, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable development. As such it is part of a range of initiatives in various countries to put the current monetary system up for discussion and replace it by a better one. There is, however, still a long way to go in getting our monetary system at the top of the political and public agenda. This booklet aims to contribute to getting it there, not only because of the inequities of the current system but also, and especially so, because changing the system is essential for addressing society's environmental, social and economic problems.

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The problems humanity is facing today range from economic insecurity and destitute poverty to crime, environmental degradation and political ineptitude. Why, in spite of growth, do many people actually face a decline in their living conditions? Being huge, these problems can be overcome in a worldwide effort.

Global Development: Problems, Solutions, Strategy: A Proposal for Socially Just, Ecologically Sustainable Growth (Shifting Paradigms)

Economics

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Crisis, Economics and the Emperor's Clothes

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Global Development: Problems, Solutions, Strategy: A Proposal for Socially Just, Ecologically Sustainable Growth (Shifting Paradigms)