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Patricia February 18th, 2008

Capitalism 3.0: A Guide to Reclaiming the Commons
by Peter Barnes

Society is indeed a contract…between those who are living , those who are dead, and those who are to be born.” Edmund Burke 1792, Introduction Chapter One

“Barnes has opened the dialog of the 21st century. He takes the traditional concept of the commons and marries it to the institutions of modern capitalism. In so doing he exposes those who take fromthe commons without paying, then make the rest of us buy back what we already own.”

I heard Barnes speak at the SF 2006 Green Business Conference in SF sponsored by Co-op America.

The Real Wealth of Nations by Rianne Eisler

“The Caring Revolution–A New Economics that Works for Businesses, Families and the Planet”

“The greatest problems of our time–poverty, inequality, war, terrorism, and environmental degradation–can be traced to flawed economic systems that fail to value and support the most essential human work: caring for people and the planet. Renowned social scientist Eisler introduces a bold reformulation: a “caring econonics” that transcends traditional categories like “capitalist” and “socialist” and offers enormous economic and social benefits. She provide a blueprint for putting this more humane and effective economic system to work. (Back Cover)

I heard Riane speak the beginning of December at the Praxis Peace Institute annual benefit. I feel Riane offers solutions based on solid research that are sustainable, compassionate, and practical.

Communities around the world would do well to adopt the economics recommended by Barnes and Eisler.

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