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Quote by Frances Moore Lappé

“The notion that economic life is a distinct realm, governed by immutable laws of narrow self-interest, is giving way to a much older notion: economic life is only one strand in the rich web of human relationships.”

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Frances Moore Lappé

Frances Moore Lappé is an American author and social activist known for her research on food, agriculture, and global justice. Her book 'Diet for a Small Planet' was first published in 1971 and had a profound impact on the food movement. more

“Today it's fashionable to talk about the New Economy, or the Information Economy, or the Knowledge Economy. But when I think about the imperatives of this market, I view today's economy as the Value Economy. Adding value has become more than just a sound business principle; it is both the common denominator and the competitive edge.”

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Author:Arthur Levitt Jr

“It seems that nearly every American either has a share of federal spending or has a close relative who does.”

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Author:Trent Lott

“Political Economy or Economics is a study of mankind in the ordinary business of life.”

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Author:Alfred Marshall

“Political Economy as a branch of science is extremely modern; but the subject with which its enquiries are conversant has in all ages necessarily constituted one of the chief practical interests of mankind.”

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Book:Principles of Political Economy: With Some of Their Applications to Social Philosophy