Month: August 2012

Capitalism a hobby: attempting to understand the role of money in capitalism

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Continuing with my hobby: capitalism, I have come as far as defining different types of capital. Please note that I have not yet taken on the task of actually defining capitalism. This is getting to be a life-long hobby instead of a temporary fad. To take the analysis one step further let us consider the conversion of one form of capital Read more about Capitalism a hobby: attempting to understand the role of money in capitalism[…]

Please, do not make HUNGER a GAME

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US drought threatens the food supplies of millions around the world, and as supplies dwindle before the next growing season produces more, we are likely to see food prices spiral upwards. That means the poorest citizens will be hit hardest and that in turn raises the threat of civil unrest. Micheal Klare This analysis comes Read more about Please, do not make HUNGER a GAME[…]

Money makes the world go …. green?

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Just suppose we all decided  – and I mean all of us, politicians, corporates, national economic policy experts, universities, bus drivers, dog owners .. you get the idea… to demand that, apart from everyone doing their level best to live sustainably, that a monetary system would be put in place to drive development in that Read more about Money makes the world go …. green?[…]