How can money strengthen local democracy and empowerment?

History shows that capitalism isn’t natural or normal, strengthening the belief that we can create something better.

Money and productivity don’t define us; love does.

Today, campaigners dressed as wolves in suits invaded the streets of Davos to highlight the real face of...

Circulating local dollars or pounds can’t create more wealth when there isn’t enough to begin with.

We are all interdependent, but a person’s economic situation determines whether dependency is seen as acceptable or not.

Economic growth can’t reduce inequalities; it merely postpones confronting exploitation. Español

Has capitalism co-opted our creative juices? A review of Oli Mould’s new book ‘Against Creativity.’

Asserting the moral right to repudiate debt may be the only way of rebuilding democracy.

NGOs and other aid agencies need to lead in the practice of re-distributing wealth and power—not just the theory.

We can transform capitalism by encouraging the ‘better angels of our nature.’

Co-ops might not transform people, but the act of cooperation often does.

There is always a line to be drawn between protecting reputation and doing the right thing. Charity trustees should...

The original vision of the sharing economy hasn’t died—it just needs more support and protection.

Of the world’s 100 largest economies, 69 are transnational businesses. How can we control—and ultimately transform them?

It’s not enough to create niche alternatives; we have to transform the architecture of the economic system.

Only when myths are revealed as myths can there be a clear-eyed conversation about the best ways forward.

Those who control the creation and allocation of money are able to control every other aspect of society. Shouldn’t...

Part two: ‘where next?’ Part one on ‘what went wrong’ can be found here.

Part one: ‘what went wrong?’ Part Two on ‘where next’ can be read here.