“Few can contemplate without a sense of exhilaration the splendid achievements of practical energy and technical skill, which, from the latter part of the seventeenth century, were transforming the face of material civilization, and of which England was the daring, if not too scrupulous, pioneer.”
This influential book delves into the economic and social implications of small-scale industries and decentralized systems, advocating for a shift away from large-scale, centralized economies. It examines the advantages of smaller, more localized economies and the potential for increased efficiency and quality of life through community-based production. more
E. F. Schumacher was an outstanding statistician known for his contributions to economics and sustainable development research. He was born on August 16, 1911, and passed away on September 4, 1977. more
“There is something wonderful in seeing a wrong-headed majority assailed by truth.”
“No hungry man who is also sober can be persuaded to use his last dollar for anything but food.”