An Economic Irony for the Ages
Applause 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.
The Errant Economics of Detrimental Dams and Ruined Rivers
/1 Comment/in Economic Policy, Environment, Money and Investments, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechThe dismal dossier on dams in the U.S. didn’t deter their development and associated avoidable damage around the globe.
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.
It’s True: One Million Dollars to a Young Steady Statesman
/8 Comments/in Economic Growth, Population, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian CzechFinally… a big opportunity to get paid for being a steady stater!