Thermodynamic Roots of Economics
We can no longer afford to ignore the fundamental operating rules for the economy.
These are the CASSE blog articles on economic growth.
The “Good New Days” in a Non-Growing Economy
/6 Comments/in Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechHave you had enough dismal news about the economy and the environment? Try imagining the good life in a steady state economy!
Recession — An Opportunity We Should Not Pass Up
/6 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Environment, Jobs and Employment, The Daly News /by Brian CzechGuest writer Peter Seidel regards the recession as a reasonable resource for rearranging our economic enterprise.
An Economic Irony for the Ages
/2 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Environment, Population, The Daly News /by Brian CzechApplause or apprehension — what’s the right reaction for peaking population and soaring stocks?
The Big Population Question and New Creation
/11 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Population, Religion, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechHerman Daly doesn’t dodge tough topics or prickly problems. In this post he provides perceptive perspectives on population and a hopeful future for humanity.
Behavioral Economics: a Breath of Fresh Air
/10 Comments/in Economic Growth, Environment, The Daly News /by Brian CzechErrant economists irrationally expect an excess of rationality. Enter the behavioral and ecological economists to examine experiences in the real world.
Demand a Supply of Common Sense; Just Don’t Price It
/9 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, The Daly News /by Brian CzechCommon sense is the scarce commodity in the study of supply.
Elitist Growth by Cheap Labor Policies
/9 Comments/in Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Jobs and Employment, Population, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechJettisoned jobs, illegal immigration, and manic mechanization make for profoundly impractical employment policies.
Are People Smarter Than Chipmunks?
/5 Comments/in Economic Growth, Environment, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechPeople can beat the tar out of chipmunks on I.Q. tests (most of us, anyhow), but we may be in the same boat when it comes to interpreting threats.
Epitaph for the Poles?
/1 Comment/in Economic Growth, Environment, The Daly News /by Brian CzechHere lie the polar regions, melted into their watery graves by endless efforts to elicit economic growth.