Do We Have the Courage to Bring the 800-lb Gorilla out of the Corner?
Jimmy fox suggests three steps necessary to shrink our ecological footprint to fit within Earth’s biocapacity.
These are the CASSE blog articles on consumption.
Voluntary Simplicity and the Steady-State Economy
/7 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Population, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechPeople who live simply and mindfully set the example for the good life in a steady state economy.
The Hidden Door
/2 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechMark Burch argues that voluntary simplicity is the best path for achieving both individual well-being and economic sustainability.
Five Christmas Gifts that Keep on Giving
/4 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechOn the twelfth day of Christmas, my skewed gov gave to me EXPANDING GDP!
Entropia: Life Beyond Industrial Civilisation
/1 Comment/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Environment, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechIf you’re curious about what life might be like in a steady state economy, Sam Alexander’s Entropia offers some intriguing ideas.
How on Earth: Flourishing in a Not-For-Profit World by 2050
/0 Comments/in Consumption, Corporate Reform, Economic Policy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechThe transition from profit-based businesses to not-for-profit enterprises offers one of the most hopeful paths to a sustainable economy.
Maybe It’s Time to Offend a Few Folks
/17 Comments/in Consumption, Population, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechAlexandra Paul says it’s time to put aside politeness when it comes to opening a dialogue about overpopulation.
Sliding Down the Slippery Slope: A Truth Too Big for Obama
/3 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Environment, Population, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechPresident Obama has put win-win rhetoric ahead of the truth and become the Cheerleader in Chief for economic growth.
Pulsing Paradigm or Steady State?
/6 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechHoward Odum’s conception of a “pulse” offers some food for thought about how to establish of a steady state economy.
Nationalize Money, Not Banks
/12 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Money and Investments, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechBanks should not be allowed to live the alchemist’s dream by creating money out of nothing and lending it at interest.