What Others Are Saying about Agenda for a New Economy

 "Korten turns conventional economic thinking upside down and inside out. This book reveals what is really going on in the U.S. and global economies - and what can and should be done about it."
—Van Jones; author, The Green Collar Economy

“The most important book to emerge thus far on the economic crisis.  David Korten provides real solutions.”
--Peter Barnes, cofounder of Working Assets and author of Capitalism 3.0

“David Korten tells the truth like no one else — a truth our planet needs us to hear.”
—Marjorie Kelly, cofounder, Corporation 20/20; founding editor, Business Ethics magazine; and author of The Divine Right of Capital
 
"Korten has zeroed in on the real problem of Wall Street and how to stop the plunder and pillaging of our economy."
—Edward Winslow, founder of Protect Money Investments and author of Blind Faith
 
“At last, a book by one of our most brilliant economic thinkers that outlines the real causes of—and solutions to—the current economic crisis! David Korten has devoted his professional life to analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the global economic system. Now he draws on his extensive knowledge to inspire us, we the people, to take actions that will create a more just and sustainable world for ourselves and future generations.
—John Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and The Secret History of the American Empire

"No one should be surprised that David Korten was the first great thinker to seize the current market meltdown and assemble a detailed road map for the 'New Economy,' an economy where people, the planet, and communities come first.  He replaces fear and anxiety with clarity and hope."
—John Cavanagh, Director of the Institute for Policy Studies and coauthor of Development Redefined: How the Market Met its Match

“David Korten has provided an economic blueprint for the 21st century. Just as the global economy crumbles, Korten’s timely plan for a new economy – a locally based living economy - will keep Spaceship Earth on a steady course, while bringing greater equality and strengthening our democratic institutions. And as if that were not enough, it will bring us more joy.”
—Judy Wicks, cofounder and chair, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies

“A stirring defense of life and liberty. Guided by the hand of Adam Smith, David Korten paints a spirited picture of a new economy: in bold strokes, from the Earth up, and for all the people. Obama watchers, take note—page after page, redesign trumps reform and shouts, Yes, we can!”
—Raffi Cavoukian, Singer, author, entrepreneur, ecology advocate, founder of Child Honoring

"Once again David Korten has provided us with a clear understanding of why the old economy is driving us and nature to ruin - and a framework for transforming it. Especially in this time of economic meltdown it's crucial for caring people everywhere to get that patching the tires of a vehicle that's going over a cliff is neither sane nor acceptable. The financial crisis is a healing crisis and Korten gives us prescriptions that could actually give us a thriving and just economy that works for people and the planet. I hope every reader feels, as I have, a sense of relief at hearing the truth and a renewed passion for civic engagement, now knowing what direction we need to steer our ship."
—Vicki Robin, co-author, Your Money or Your Life,  cofounder, Conversation Cafes

 "Building upon his earlier explorations of economics, history, and psychology, Korten explains why Washington's response to the current economic crisis is like trying to put a fire out with gasoline, because it actually reinforces the pathological assumptions that got us into the mess to begin with. By outlining a foundational framework for extricating the economy from the clutches of Wall Street and creating a real-wealth New Economy based on Main Street, Korten provides essential guideposts for those working for real change."
— Charlie Cray, Director of the Center for Corporate Policy

“A great book.  Korten provides solutions far beyond economics. If we care about the health, safety, education, and well-being of our society, and want to create a world with a semblance of social and economic equity, this book is the next big step in that direction.”
—Peter Block, author of Community and Stewardship

 "A provocative, succinct call-to-action, challenging us to go beyond illusory solutions to the current economic crisis and confront the basic flaws in the global economic system.”
—James S. Henry, leading investigative journalist, attorney, and former chief economist, McKinsey & Co.

 "In this fascinating and important book, David Korten not only excoriates finance capitalism as we know it but also looks beyond to a new economy and system of finance centered on Main Street, not Wall Street."
—James Gustave Speth, author of The Bridge at the Edge of the World: Capitalism, the Environment, and Crossing from Crisis to Sustainability.