Thermodynamic Roots of Economics
We can no longer afford to ignore the fundamental operating rules for the economy.
The Economics of Lawns and Landscaping
/7 Comments/in Environment, Food and Agriculture, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechRethinking how we manage lackluster lawns and landscapes can create a cascade of economic and environmental advantages.
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.
Food and Agriculture in a Steady State Economy
/9 Comments/in Environment, Food and Agriculture, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechFossil-fueled factory farms and livestock slums slip out of style in a steady state economy
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.