Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered
Ernst F. Schumacher
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27 MINS
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Are we on the brink of depleting our natural resources due to unsustainable consumption?
How does our philosophical approach to nature contribute to this?
How can we reconcile the unpredictability of human behavior with the need for forecasting in planning our future?
Can Buddhist economics, with its emphasis on community and stewardship, offer a viable alternative to our current economic systems?
Are we on the brink of depleting our natural resources due to unsustainable consumption?
How does our philosophical approach to nature contribute to this?
How can we reconcile the unpredictability of human behavior with the need for forecasting in planning our future?
Can Buddhist economics, with its emphasis on community and stewardship, offer a viable alternative to our current economic systems?
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#1
Will Humanity's Quest for Progress End in Ecological Disaster?
01 Jan 1970
02:43
02:43
#2
Reviving Economics: Insights from Keynes, Mill, and Buddhist Principles
01 Jan 1970
03:28
03:28
#3
Can Education Bridge the Gap Between Scientific Innovation and Shakespearean Wisdom?
01 Jan 1970
02:45
02:45
#4
MIT's 'Limits to Growth' Warns of Looming Resource Crisis Amid US Industrial Inefficiency
01 Jan 1970
03:12
03:12
#5
Can Intermediate Technology be the Key to Bridging the Development Gap in Dual Economies?
01 Jan 1970
03:30
03:30
#6
From Goods to Knowledge: Revolutionizing Aid for Sustainable Development
01 Jan 1970
02:35
02:35
#7
Can Technology Really Predict Our Future Better Than Ancient Oracles?
01 Jan 1970
03:08
03:08
#8
Redefining Capitalism with Collective Ownership
01 Jan 1970
02:56
02:56
#9
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
03:09
03:09
About Author
Ernst F. Schumacher was a renowned British economist and statistician, known for his influential work in advocating for sustainable and human-centric economic practices. He authored "Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered," a groundbreaking book that challenges conventional economic theories by emphasizing the importance of small-scale, localized economies. Schumacher's work has had a lasting impact on environmental and sustainability movements, promoting the idea that economies should serve people rather than the other way around. His ideas continue to inspire discussions on sustainable development and ecological balance.
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