Evolution, Purpose, and Values in Economics - Jenden Hunt

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Résumé :
Proposes major revisions to economic theory to create a more stable, sustainable, and living wage economy:Thinking of abundance instead of scarcity; Using Spiral Dynamics evolution of values system for normative economic analysis; Proposing economic organizations dwell on their purpose, pay a living wage, and cover external pollution costs, with an upper limit for profit of 10%, resulting in lower prices and a more stable economy;T Talking about using Rudolf Steiner's proposal to separate the state into economic, rights, and cultural sectors; Proposing having co-op schools and healthcare institutions jointly run by consumers and professional staff to reduce costs and improve services; Proposing banking services to be done by credit unions for economic organizations, unions, and individuals to make the financial sector more stable; and Advocating evolution, not revolution

Biographie:
Jenden Hunt was an economist for the State of Michigan for 23 years and has taught economics at Schoolcraft College since 2003. She has extensively read the work of the integral philosopher Ken Wilber and Anthroposophy founder Rudolf Steiner. She has attended numerous conferences at the Integral Institute and has been the organizer of The Ann Arbor Ken Wilber Meetup Group since 2005. She may be contacted at the website GraelPublishing.com. and e-mailed at huntjenden@gmail.com.