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David Korten

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The first principle of the market economy is that it is comprised of many small buyers and sellers, which implies a substantial degree of equity. Another fundamental market principle is that costs are internalized in the producer's price. David Korten

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In a world of increasing inequality, the legitimacy of institutions that give precedence to the property rights of 'the Haves' over the human rights of 'the Have Nots' is inevitably called into serious question. David Korten

Property Rights World Human Rights Increasing Give Property Rights Over Institutions Inequality Inevitably Question Precedence Human Legitimacy Serious

Not exclusively, but the bulk of our local economy should be covered by local currencies, which is more efficient than having global currencies which lose connection with reality in the markets, shops and communities of the people. David Korten

Reality People Lose Local Our Markets Having More Economy Global Bulk Covered Efficient Than Shops Which Should Communities Connection

And each of these perspectives comes to the same conclusion, which is that our global economy is out of control and performing contrary to basic principles of market economics. David Korten

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In the US, most progressives start to see the differences between internationalism and economic globalization. David Korten

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We should be moving toward local currencies not global or European currencies. David Korten

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There is a huge shift taking place in the global awareness in the last 5 years with strong views about globalization and the power structures of major corporations. David Korten

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More and more surveys in the US are indicating a change in values taking place among consumers, who become more concerned about quality of life, food, health and the environment. David Korten

There is no visible sign that the current politicians in the US are willing to see the need for change. David Korten

Change Politicians Visible Sign Willing See Current Us Need

It will take some time before a politician will capture the imagination of the American people and have the vision and understanding to do what is necessary for a better future for the people of America and the world. David Korten

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