In the tradition of E. F. Schumacher's Small Is Beautiful, renowned economist Clair Brown argues persuasively for a new economics built upon equality, sustainability, and right living.
Clair Brown is a professor of economics and director of the Center for Work, Technology, and Society at the University of California, Berkeley. An economist focusing on work and economic justice, she is a past director of the Institute of International Relations at Berkeley, and chair of the Committee on Education Policy of the UCB Academic Senate. She lives in Richmond, CA.
This book will both shake up one's worldview and help calm one's
agitated soul. It's a reminder that 'economics' is infinitely more
interesting than the reductionist kind we teach in universities,
and that 'religion' has far more to offer our everyday lives than
we sometimes imagine.
*Bill McKibben, Author EAARTH and Founder 350.org*
An important and provocative book about where conventional
economics goes wrong. As Clair Brown masterfully shows, a new and
more sensible economics would focus on a sustainable environment,
shared prosperity, and interdependence. Instead of being a dismal
science, economics should be an inspiring story of how we can work
together to improve the quality of life for all.
*Robert B. Reich, Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy,
University of California at Berkeley, and author of SAVING
CAPITALISM*
Buddhist Economics will inspire people to seek a better and wiser
use of society's know-how and resources. Brown declares her goal to
'expand the dialogue among people around the world who seek
meaningful lives for all.' In this she succeeds splendidly.
*Jeffrey D. Sachs, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General on
the Millennium Development Goals, director of the Earth Institute
at Columbia University*
A long, long time ago Adam Smith demonstrated that the economy
would work pretty well if everyone were selfish. But Clair Brown
has done considerably better. Her perceptive, interesting, fun
book, Buddhist Economics, demonstrates that we could be so much
more well off in many different ways, if, instead, we were just
nice. This book has important messages for everyone. I hope that it
will be read by all economists, and also by everyone else.
*George Akerlof, Nobel Laureate in Economics, 2001*
Revolutionary and urgently needed. This brilliant and beautifully
argued book will not only change how you think about the most
pressing problems that concern us all, it will inspire you to paths
of action that lead to those problems' solutions. This is a
game-changing read.
*Dacher Keltner, author of THE POWER PARADOX*
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