The Populations Problem
Herman Daly offers an original take on the tired debate of “too many people vs. too much consumption” — a spot-on reframing of a critical issue.
These are the CASSE blog articles on population.
More People, Less Unemployment?
/2 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Environment, Population, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechIn a shocking turn of events, politicians have said some misleading things. They have a lot to learn about the needed demographic and economic transition.
Population and a Dose of Common Sense
/3 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Policy, Environment, Population, Poverty, The Daly News /by Brian CzechBlake Alcott navigates the mine field of population policy and manages to defuse a mine or two along the way.
The Next President’s Inaugural Speech (If Only…)
/1 Comment/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Environment, Population, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechBrent Blackwelder as head speechwriter for the next U.S. president? It sure would be a refreshing change.
Occupy the G-8
/1 Comment/in Corporate Reform, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Environment, Jobs and Employment, Population, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechWhen the G-8 convened at Camp David, Brent Blackwelder was on hand to address the Occupy Movement.
The Influence of Donella Meadows and Limits to Growth
/5 Comments/in Economic Growth, Environment, Population, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechDonella Meadows was way ahead of her time, and her words continue to provide inspiration 40 years after she wrote The Limits to Growth.
Economic Growth, Obesity, and the Creed of Greed
/4 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Population, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechSociety has reached a tipping point where further economic growth is causing serious health problems.
The Role of Religious Congregations in Promoting a Steady State Economy
/3 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Population, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechStewardship of creation requires people to accept the limits to growth and manage the economy accordingly. Religious congregations can help spread this idea.
Sir Thomas Enough: Utopia and the Steady State
/4 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Environment, Jobs and Employment, Money and Investments, Population, Poverty, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian CzechWith his vision of Utopia, perhaps Sir Thomas More should have changed his last name to Enough.
What If We Stopped Fighting for Preservation and Fought Economic Growth Instead?
/23 Comments/in Economic Growth, Environment, Population, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechTim Murray has a fresh idea for achieving conservation over the long haul.