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From Rational Economic Man to Social, Adaptable Human

From Rational Economic Man to Social, Adaptable Human

Brandon Gordon

From Rational Economic Man to Social, Adaptable Human
Economic models are created around the idea of a Rational Economic Man; however, this is not who we are nor how we interact with the economy. Humans are social and adaptable beings, whose decision making is fluid. I propose a new economic model which reflects these realities. Read More ...

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Improving the Well-Being of Canberrans

Improving the Well-Being of Canberrans

Kevin Cox

Improving the Well-Being of Canberrans
Every six months in Canberra, the wealth of the richest ten per cent of the population increases by the total wealth of the poorest ten per cent. For most people, wealth and wellbeing are correlated; increase a person’s wealth, and, more often than not, their wellbeing will increase. It follows...

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‘Values capitalism’ – Good luck with that, Jim

‘Values capitalism’ – Good luck with that, Jim

Ted Trainer

‘Values capitalism’ – Good luck with that, Jim
Jim Chalmer’s essay in the February Monthly is an attempt to prepare us for a shift in the coming budget from the era of neoliberal domination to an approach where more attention is paid to non-economic factors. But we’ll need more than that to save us. Read More ...

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