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Challenges the reader to take a broad and ethical view of economic behavior, which includes all forms of exchange and human interaction, from how we spend our money to how we fulfill our role as responsible human beings in a global ecological framework. Drawing on Jewish ethical teachings, mystical lore, and tales of the Hasidic masters, Rabbi Nilton Bonder examines a wide range of subjects including competition, partnerships and contracts, loans and interest, the laws of fair exchange,  tips, and presents.

Daly (economist, the World Bank) and Cobb (philosophy, Claremont Graduate School) expose the outmoded abstractions of mainstream economic theory. They conclude, in particular, that economic growth--the prevailing yardstick for measuring economic success--is no longer an appropriate goal as energy consumption, overpopulation, and pollution increase. Instead, they propose a new measure for the economy--the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare  

The harmful effects of international corporations are explored in this hard-hitting title, which shows how increasing concentrations of economic, social and political power are being held by a few strong companies. Human and environmental consequences of these concentrations are outlined in this strong title  

A Gaean economy is one that follows the principles of nature, describing a cycle of giving back what is taken to create a balance  that is equitable and sustainable. Communities which practice these principles enjoy both self-reliance and diversity. Here, Susan Meeker-Lowry exposes many of the problems with our current money system and shows us how local reinvestment in recycling, land trusts and food coops can keep money and resources flowing within the community. Individuals seeking investment opportunities can find local, regional and national service organizations listed here that meet people's basic needs.  

Juliet Schor show us not only are we working longer than anytime in the past 50 years, we are trying to squeeze more activities into our days. The important things, like spending time with our families, helping with school work, cooking a decent homecooked meal, are sacrificed because if we try to go home at 5p.m. we are considered slackers. But it is the workers' fault as much as the employer, because we need the overtime pay to pay off our credit card debt, to send our kids to private schools, to pay for the new SUV and Minivan and the suburban dreamhouse. It's a rat race and we are the rats and we wouldn't dream of sitting it out.  

Small is Beautiful is the perfect antidote to the economics of globalization. As relevant today as when it was first published, this is a landmark set of essays on humanistic economics. This 25th anniversary edition brings Schumacher's ideas into focus for the end-of-the-century by adding commentaries by contemporary thinkers who have been influenced by Schumacher. They analyze  the impact of his philosophy on current political and economic thought. Small is Beautiful is the classic of common-sense economics upon which many recent trends in our society are founded. This is economics from the heart rather than from just the bottom line.  

This non-fiction book, about a unique and successful model for community economic development, reads like a best-seller, page turning mystery novel. Describing the authors personal experiences, it offers hope for communities facing economic extinction. The book describes real life adventures which have become the template for successful economic rejuvenation in many communities, in poor and rich countries alike.  

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Barking Owl Pty Ltd  

Gives you a refreshing view from “down under”, in terms of approaches to sustainable business.  A fun site, and yes, there are barking owls in Australia!  

BSR - Business for Social Responsibility

Founded in 1992, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) is a US-based global resource for companies seeking to sustain  their commercial success in ways that demonstrate respect for ethical values, people, communities and the environment.  Through socially responsible business policies and practices, companies create value for investors, customers, employees,  local communities and other stakeholders. BSR assists its members in creating that value by providing expert help as companies address the full range of corporate responsibility issues.  

The Carbohydrate Economy  

Institute of Local Self Reliance, 1313 5th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612.379.3815.  This is an interesting new publication from the Institute of Local Self Reliance (ILSR),  a nonprofit research and educational organization that provides technical assistance and information on environmentally sound economic development strategies. Since 1974, ILSR has worked with citizen groups, governments and private businesses in developing policies that extract the maximum value from local resources.

Colorado State University On-Line Seminars in Sustainable Economics

This site hosts, and provides archives for, a number of on-line seminars on sustainable economics.  

Community Currency 

This a website and a project and more.  It is linking and resource point for everyone working to great new community currencies and local dollars in support of local economies.  

Context Institute, a nonprofit research organization, has been exploring and clarifying just what is involved in a humane sustainable culture - and how we can get there. Central to our approach is our sense that the world is now going through a process of cultural change that is as profound as the shift, over 5000 years ago, out of hunting and gathering and into agriculture and cities. We see ourselves as now in the transition to the Planetary Era. We see these as times of great opportunity to develop humane and sustainable cultures for the Planetary Era.

The International Green Planner

From the Resource Renewal Institute at http://www.rri.org.  Fort Mason Center, Pier 1, San Francisco, CA 94123,  415. 928.3774.  The Resource Renewal Institute (RRI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to  support innovative environmental management in the United States and worldwide.  RRI's main role is to promote the implementation of green plans--long-term,  comprehensive strategies designed to achieve sustainability

Jubilee 2000 Coalition

A debt-free start for a billion people.  Jubilee 2000 is an international movement in over 40 countries advocating a debt-free start to the Millennium for a billion people.     Jubilee 2000 in the UK is a coalition of over 80 organisations calling for a one-off cancellation of the unpayable debts of the world's poorest countries by the year 2000, under a fair and transparent process.  

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