From Greed to Wellbeing - A Buddhist Approach to Resolving Our Economic and Financial Crises (Paperback)

Despite our fitful attempts over decades at reform, the global financial system seems caught in cycles of boom and bust, instability, and scandal. In this timely new book, Joel Magnuson builds on the classic works of E. F. Schumacher and other kindred spirits to provide a Buddhist economics perspective on this recurring pattern, and offers new possibilities for real change. The book centers on the belief that greed, aggression, and delusion (Buddhism's "three poisons") are embedded within our financial institutions and that they perpetuate the continued widespread attachment to endless economic growth and financial accumulation that are responsible for social and ecological malaise. Arguing that mainstream economics fails to adequately address this cycle, Magnuson presents a new framework of Buddhist economics, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of current economic problems and offering a course toward genuine wellbeing.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Joel Magnuson
Dimensions:	217 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	250
ISBN-13:	978-1-4473-1894-1
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Financial crises & disasters
LSN:	1-4473-1894-3
Barcode:	9781447318941

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