How a complementary currency helped save Switzerland from economic ruin in the 1940s—and could do the same for us today. Bernard Lietaerl | April 2009 issue The travails of the banking crisis have been front-page news for months, and the biggest bailout in human history is … [Read more...] about A new form of currency could help us in economic crisis
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Six recession-proof steps to becoming a natural entrepreneur
This economic crisis may be just the push you need to find the career of your dreams. Dave Pollard | April 2009 issue The economic news is the worst in at least a generation. What most people have done is cut personal spending, put off major purchases and try to pay off debts … [Read more...] about Six recession-proof steps to becoming a natural entrepreneur
Why investing in fast-food may be a good thing
Social entrepreneurs see the economic upheaval as a chance to go mainstream. Amy Domini | March 2009 issue My friends and colleagues know I've been an advocate of the Slow Food movement for many years. Founded in Italy 20 years ago, Slow Food celebrates harvests from … [Read more...] about Why investing in fast-food may be a good thing
Rinaldo Brutoco: Sustainable business solutions
Deepak Chopra says Rinaldo Brutoco knows what he's talking about when it comes to creating a vision for sustainable and responsible business. Carmel Wroth | Jan/Feb 2009 issue In 1971, Rinaldo Brutoco was an idealistic law school graduate who wanted to devote his career to … [Read more...] about Rinaldo Brutoco: Sustainable business solutions
Susan Davis: Accelerating growth in social investing
Hazel Henderson, president and founder of Ethical Markets Media, nominates Susan Davis as a true female activist forging her way to a new green economy. Hazel Henderson | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Susan Davis, president of Capital Missions, has been working in the trenches of our … [Read more...] about Susan Davis: Accelerating growth in social investing