The essentials of economic sustainability /
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| Author / Creator: | Ikerd, John E. |
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Imprint: | Sterling, Va. : Kumarian Press, ©2012. |
| Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 150 pages) |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11403850 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. The Essential Questions of Economic Sustainability
- The Great Transformation
- Energy: The Ultimate Source of All Economic Value
- The Economic Productivity of Society
- Differences between Economic and Social Values
- Uniqueness of Ethical Value
- Differences among Types of Value Matter
- Emergent Properties of Societies and Economies
- Rational and Irrational Economic Decisions
- Economic Priority of the Present
- Economic Incentives for Sustainability
- Social and Ethical Incentives for Sustainability
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- 2. The Essential Hierarchies of Economic Sustainability
- A Question of Worldviews
- Hierarchy of Sustainability: Nature, Society, and Economy
- Higher Levels Define Purpose, Lower Levels Affect Possibilities
- Higher Levels Change More Slowly
- Higher Levels Are Stronger
- Higher Levels Set Limits
- Higher Levels Define Principles
- The Uniqueness of Human Intentionality
- Hierarchy of Intentionality
- Ethical, Social, and Individual
- Higher Levels Define Purpose, Lower Levels Affect Possibilities
- Higher Levels Are Slower and More Durable
- Higher Levels Set Limits
- Alignment of Hierarchies Is Essential for Sustainability
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- 3. Ecological Principles Essential to Economic Sustainability
- Sustainability Is Anthropocentric
- Principles of Sustainability Are Laws of Nature
- Holism: First Essential Principle of Ecological Sustainability
- Ignorance of Holism Has Consequences
- Diversity: Essential Principle of Sustainability
- Ignorance of Diversity Has Consequences
- Diversity: Best Single Indicator of Ecological Health
- Interdependence: Essential Principle of Sustainability
- Ignorance of Interdependence Has Consequences
- Ecological Principles Apply to Social Relationships
- Ecological Principles Apply to Economic Relationships
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- 4. Social Principles Essential to Economic Sustainability
- The Significance of Society
- The Uniqueness of Human Society
- Social Values and Principles
- Trust: An Essential Principle of Social Sustainability
- Betrayal of Trust Has Consequences
- Kindness: An Essential Principle of Sustainability
- Lack of Kindness Has Consequences
- True Principles Are Internally Consistent
- Courage: An Essential Principle of Sustainability
- Lack of Courage Has Consequences
- Social Principles Apply to Relationships with Nature
- Social Principles Apply to Economic Relationships
- Industrial Development Devalues Social Relationships
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- 5. Essential Economic Principles of Sustainability
- Individuality Is Essential for Sustainability
- Principles of Economics Are Principles of Individual Behavior
- Scarcity: An Essential Principle of Economic Sustainability
- Scarcity and the Law of Demand
- Scarcity and the Law of Supply
- Scarcity and Economic Value
- Efficiency: An Essential Principle of Economic Sustainability
- Economic Efficiency Has Consequences
- Sovereignty: The First Essential Principle of Economic Sustainability Lack of Sovereignty Has Consequences
- Sovereignty in Relations among Nations
- Economic Principles Are Relevant to Relationships with Nature
- Economic Principles Are Relevant to Social Relationships
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- 6. Essential Characteristics of Sustainable Economies
- Economies Are Living Systems
- Characteristics of Living and Nonliving Systems
- Living Economies Are Holistic
- Living Economies Are Dynamic
- Living Economies Are Individualistic
- Living Economies Are Purposeful
- Living Economies Are Guided by Principles
- Three Rs of Economic Sustainability
- Balancing Resourcefulness, Resilience, and Regeneration
- Managing Sustainable Organizations
- Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Sustainability
- Economic Sustainability Will Require Radical Redesign
- Authentic Sustainability: New Worldview, New Thinking
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- 7. Essential Characteristics of Markets in Sustainable Economies
- All Economies Are Mixed: Market and Planned
- Markets Facilitate Choices
- Market Values Are Affected by Individuality, Form, Place, and Time
- Markets Ration, Reward, and Allocate Resources
- Markets Facilitate Trade among Nations
- Markets Provide Incentives for Economic Innovation
- Markets Create Opportunities for Profits
- Essential Characteristics of Markets in Sustainable Economies
- Market Efficiency: Operational and Allocative
- TodayâÇÖs Markets: Efficient but Not Effective
- Free Trade Requires Economic Sovereignty
- Other Essential Characteristics of Global Markets
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- 8. Essential Functions of Government for Economic Sustainability
- Ensuring Autonomy and Equity
- Ensuring Economic Autonomy and Equity: Competitive Markets
- Managing the Money Supply
- Stabilizing Prices: Inflation, Deflation
- Creating Money
- Regulating Financial Institutions
- Coordinating Monetary and Fiscal Policies
- Internalizing Economic Externalities
- Ensuring Employment Opportunities
- Regulating International Trade
- Maintaining Market Infrastructure
- Ensuring Social Autonomy and Equity
- Restraining Economic Exploitation
- Maintaining the Consent of the Governed
- Balancing Rights and Responsibilities
- Ensuring Rights of Future Generations
- Discretionary Functions of Government
- Essential Functions Must Take Priority
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- 9. The Essential Mission of Sustainable Economies
- Economic Growth Is Not Sustainable
- The New Steady State Economy
- A New Mission: Happiness, Quality of Life
- Enough to Meet the Needs of All
- Prosperity without Growth
- Quality Employment Opportunities
- Revenues to Sustain Prosperity
- Economic Sustainability: Not a Sacrifice but an Opportunity
- Happiness Has No Limits
- Study and Discussion Guide for Individual Readers and Group Leaders or Instructors
- Annotated Bibliography
- Index