The Economics of Peace: Freedom, the Golden Rule and the Broadening of Prosperity

by J. Frederick Arment

Overview

From the Arab Spring to the Occupy and Tea Party movements, the "What now?" solution to economic disparity and power politics has been largely unarticulated. This work details how the Golden Rule ethic and a technology-driven global consciousness are causing epic shifts in our economic and governing systems. The evolution from nation-state capitalism to a collaborative economy with judicial governance is proving that prosperity is compatible with peace. With ten case studies of successful "Golden Rule" organizations and an innovative study of the reciprocal ethic, this book provides accessible, thought-provoking analysis of rapid worldwide change and forecasts a future of freedom, purpose and hope.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476618906
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	11/19/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

J. Frederick Arment is director of International Cities of Peace and a founder of the Dayton International Peace Museum.
J. Frederick Arment is director of International Cities of Peace and a founder of the Dayton International Peace Museum.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction: Global Consciousness as Manifestation
the Golden Rule
Section One: The Relational Ethic of Freedom
1. The Motive of Freedom in a Culture of Peace
2. The Imperative for an Alternative Gold Standard
3. The Archetype of the Golden Rule
4. Vision of a Peace Economy
5. From the Golden Mean to the Golden Rule
Section Two: A Moral Economy
6. The Relational Economic System
7. Case Study—The Service Sector: Rotary International and the Freedom to Contribute
8. Equality in Association
9. Case Study—The ­Faith-Based Sector: St. Luke Foundation and the Freedom to Love
10. Purposeful Innovation
11. Case Study—The Arts Sector: Apple Computer and the Freedom to Create
12. Collaborative Distribution
13. Case Study—The Environmental Sector: Hindustan Unilever and the Freedom to Sustain
14. Fair Reward
15. Case Study—The Commerce Sector: Salesforce.com and the Freedom to Trade
Section Three: Judicial Governance
16. What Is a Judicial Governance System?
17. Case Study—The Recreational Sector: The Olympic Spirit and the Freedom to Celebrate
18. Case Law and Precedent
19. Case Study—The Civic Sector: The High Line and the Freedom to Share
20. Equal Access to the Law
21. Case Study—The Wellness Sector: Intuitive Surgical Inc. and the Freedom to Heal
22. Democratic Judiciary
23. Case Study—The Academic Sector: The Khan Academy and the Freedom to Learn
24. Fair Enforcement
25. Case Study—The Security Sector: iRobot and the Freedom from Fear
Section Four: The Case for Transition
26. How Do We Transition to a Just Economy?
27. Our Future Is Golden
Chapter Notes
Select Bibliography
Index

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