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Money and Sustainability: The Missing Link Paperback – May 30, 2012

by Bernard Lietaer (Author), Christian Arnsperger (Author), Sally Goerner (Author),

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Our money system IS the 'Missing Link'. We tend to assume that we must have a single, monopolistic currency, funded through bank debt, enforced by a central bank. But we don't need any such thing! In fact, the present system is outdated, brittle and unfit for purpose (witness the eurozone crisis). Like any other monoculture, it's profitable at first but ultimately a recipe for economic and environmental disaster. The alternative is a monetary 'ecosystem', with complementary currencies alongside the conventional one. This is more flexible, resilient, fair and sustainable. Societies worked like this in the past. So can we. In 1972, the famous first Report for the Club of Rome - The Limits to Growth - showed how an economic system that demands infinite growth in a finite world is fundamentally unsustainable. This new Report explains our present monopolistic money system and the flawed thinking that underpins it. It spells out the catastrophic problems - environmental, socio-economic and financial - that we will continue to experience unless we make radical changes. Finally, it sets out nine practical proposals, which can be implemented now, to run alongside the current money system. This book is essential reading for policy makers, business leaders and economists, anyone concerned about sustainability, those working in the field of monetary systems and anyone with an informed interested in the future of the planet.

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Triarchy Press Ltd
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May 30, 2012
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7.01 x 0.46 x 10 inches
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1908009772
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978-1908009777
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Triarchy Press Ltd (May 30, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1908009772
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1908009777
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.01 x 0.46 x 10 inches

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Cebes

The Imperatives For Survival

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020

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If it's not already too late for remedies designed to staunch the negative effects of climate change, the brutality of income inequality, and the fear of economic depression then global implementation must begin now. The authors eloquently note alternative outcomes some of which are destroying our ecosystem as we debate seeking the "perfect" solution. They identify societal behaviours that have been longstanding institutionalized constraints on paradigmatic change.

Highly recommend this book as a post hoc report and perspective on solutions for global survivability.

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015

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Money does indeed change everything. I've long thought that there are gaping structural flaws in the system that's ordered society for so long. I used to think Neo-liberal capitalism was the culprit that channelled the labour of many into the pockets of few and rushes us headlong into species extinction but that's only part of the story. This is sound structural thinking that explains much even if it doesn't delve too deeply into the sources of structural entrenchment and inertia. And I'm ambivalent about aspects of the suggested solutions. But this is a start - a very good start at thinking outside of capitalism, something our short term leaders and captains of industry don't want to allow. Bravo Club of Rome. You give me some hope when mainstream science and media are sources of deep despair.

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pakaraka

Money and Sustainabiity

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2012

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For many decades there have been writers on sustainable economics and writers on monetary reform and neither has had anything to say about the other. I've been pondering the issue for years - how can we have a steady state economy with interest-bearing debt? Will a better monetary policy address the planetary overshoot and limits to growth that are our main economic challenge these days?

Finally Bernard Lietaer, formerly of the Belgian Reserve Bank and whom no-one could describe as a nutter, has brought the two together - under the umbrella of the Club of Rome who first published "The Limits to Growth" in 1972. I still haven't quite finished it but had to get Amazon off my back wanting a review so am not waiting for that! It all makes sense and I learned a lot, despite having been in Parliament and on the Finance and Expenditure select committee - these issues are just not discussed there. The question of who issues money and what currency is required to pay taxes are not neutral - I recommend this to any serious student of why the Global Financial Crash happened and what we can now do about the Euro and failing states.

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BenH

Excellent! Urgently needed.

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2012

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This is an amazing piece of work. Beautifully organized and written, in-depth.

General readers who are somewhat comfortable with economics and/or finance, you can read this and get your kaleidiscope turned.

Experts, absolutely, read this! But beware, it might lead you to quit your present job.

Absolutely should be required reading in every college and (especially) postgrad economics course in America. (Fat chance!)

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VeganDude

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2014

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Everyone should read this book to discover what is wrong with the American "system".

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016

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A plan for the future of money and mankind.

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John Renesch - author, The Great Growing Up

a masterful response to our global conundrum

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2012

This Report ties together two seemingly unrelated crises - environmental and our economic system - and offers a strong argument that one cannot be averted with changing both. This is a most important book, well thought through and prescriptive.

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Bruce Hector M.D.

Excellent discussion of inadequacies of existent currency system and why ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016

Excellent discussion of inadequacies of existent currency system and why alternate currency is needed to buffet Main Street from future financial sector meltdowns.

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Mr J R G SCHOFIELD

A book for the bankers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2013

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A compelling description of unsustainability using bank debt money, but the proposed solution is to continue with the same money. It beggars belief.

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HCobban

Good for Communities

Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2013

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Banks and debt-based monetary systems haven't necessarily been entirely beneficial for individuals and communities. This book offers a glimpse of alternate systems which can sustain communities, and make available resources to those who are not served well by the traditional banking system. Much food for thought, particularly as we see one monetary system after another crumbling around the world, with devastating consequences for those caught up in those catastrophes.

Dietrich Legat

Absolut wichtig zu verstehen

Reviewed in Germany on February 29, 2020

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Lietaer und der Club of Rome zeigen, wie unser heutiges Geldsystem das Elend der Welt bewirkt. Das MUSS man verstehen!

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Ludwig Gartz

Praktikable Lösungen werden aufgezeigt

Reviewed in Germany on July 31, 2013

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Es wird aufgezeigt, dass eine Lösung nicht nur der Griechenlandkrise im Rahmen des herrschenden Geldsystems nicht möglich ist.
Es wird also ein vollständig neues, zusätzliches Element benötigt.
Es wird aufgezeigt, wie dieses Element aussehen muss, um nicht dieselben Probleme zu erzeugen wie das herrschende System. Im Wesentlichen wird überzeugend dargestellt, dass wir eine Komplementärwährung benötigen, die zinsfrei zirkuliert wird und durch eine Liquiditätsgebühr in Zirkulation bleibt (nicht gehortet wird). Dadurch können Kredite aufgenommen werden, die bei überschuldeten Staaten (wie Griechenland), Unternehmen und Privathaushalten zu neuer Liquidität führen, ohne dass die Zinslast für die bereits bestehenden Schulden weiter anwachsen.
Hervorragendes Buch des Club of Rome.

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Imperdível

Reviewed in Brazil on July 28, 2021

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Leitura imprescindível para quem quer ampliar sua visão sobre a problemática da sustentabilidade ambiental e social.

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