“There was a time in the United States when most of our financial institutions were local. Which essentially meant that local communities were able to create their own credit, or their own money, in response to their own needs. We still depended on banks, but it was a much more democratic process.”
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David Korten
David Korten is an American author and social activist known for his critical analysis of globalization, economic development, and social justice. His book 'When Corporations Rule the World' offers a profound critique of the global capitalist system. more
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