Quotes by David Korten

About David Korten:

David C. Korten is an American author, former professor of the Harvard Business School, political activist, prominent critic of corporate globalization, and "by training and inclination a student of psychology and behavioral systems". His best-known publication is, When Corporations Rule the World (1995 and 2001). In 2011, he was named an Utne Reader visionary.
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If you look at the US economy over the last 15-20 years wages have been stagnating or even declining.

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But we can also take the radical view that the test of an economy has to do with the extent to which it is providing everybody with a decent means of living.

David Korten

The EU will face problems similar to the US: an increasing gap between the citizens and decision makers in Brussels and a perceived or even real lack of democracy.

David Korten

We should be moving toward local currencies not global or European currencies.

David Korten

Not exclusively, but the bulk of our local economy should be covered by local currencies, which is more efficient than having global currencies which lose connection with reality in the markets, shops and communities of the people.

David Korten

If I would need to make a prediction I still believe Kaplan's scenario is very plausible.

David Korten

There are actually very few US politicians who have integrity and vision.

David Korten

More humane societies are usually smaller, like the Scandinavian countries and Holland, where it is much easier to reach consensus and cooperation.

David Korten

Money flows into the US, and inflates US assets, and allows the US to have a monstrous trade deficit. That means we are consuming more than we are producing.

David Korten

Money is not wealth. Money is a claim on wealth.

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Money is a mechanism for control.

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Europeans say they are proud of their social fabric, of strong rights for workers and the weak in society.

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Author Bio

  • NameDavid Korten
  • DescriptionWriter, sustainability advocate
  • Born1937
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionOfficer; Author