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“Economic systems come, and economic systems go. No economic system lasts forever. Capitalism is not likely to last forever, either.”

Part 1, Chapter 3, Economic History, p. 43
Economics For Everyone (2008)

“Growth can also involve producing services instead of goods. In particular, a major expansion of public and caring services (like child care, education, elder care, and other life-affirming programs) would generate huge increases in GDP and incomes, with virtually no impact on the environment.”

Part 3, Chapter 15, Capitalism and the Environment, p. 183
Economics For Everyone (2008)

“Like a forensic accountant trying to solve a corporate fraud, following the trail of money around the circle is a good way to understand what actually happens as capitalism unfolds.”

Part 2, Chapter 10, Closing The Little Circle, p. 121
Economics For Everyone (2008)

“Try this: say the words "global, global, global" aloud several times, as fast as you can. You'll find yourself sounding like a turkey ("gobble, gobble, gobble").”

Part 4, Chapter 21, Globalization, p. 254
Economics For Everyone (2008)