This class has definitely changed my perspective. I knew about GDP in passing, I had a political point of view on it all, and some personal concepts just from living life. Now, I understand the systems at work, and the interactions between them a lot better than before. Some of my original beliefs seem a … Continue reading Reflection
Here is my feedback from this course. First off, I like the format, I see a lot of potential in this particular way of teaching, and I think I learned more than I would have as it was more self-guided than courses I’m used to. I’ll admit freely there were obvious issues that were came … Continue reading Course Feedback
Looking through my posts here are my two favorite. The first is: Sustainable Foods My second is: Well… Didn’t see that coming I’ll admit I’m taking a bit of a risk offering up the second choice that I did. But I just like my perspective when I made that post.
Book Review: What’s the Economy For Anyway?: Why it’s time to stop chasing growth and start pursuing happiness By: John de Graff and David K. Batker eISBN: 978-1-60819-514-5 Publisher: Bloomsbury Press 2011 The Authors are John de Graff, and David K. Batker. John is the executive director of Take Back Your Time, and … Continue reading Book Review: “What’s the Economy For Anyway”
I thought this was an interesting and relevant article to the current discussion. It talks about the economy that can be attributed to the ocean, and links the need for sustainability and preservation to that economy. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/apr/23/oceans-are-worlds-seventh-largest-economy-worth-24tn-says-wwf-report
Time do to a little thinking about sustainable food and agriculture. The last few units seem to be about what the economy should be, not just what it is. When it comes to agriculture, sustainable seems to be the same. It’s what agriculture should be, but not entirely what it is. So… what do I … Continue reading Sustainable Food
Quite a bit of what I’ve studied so far about economics, up until we’ve reached this most recent unit has been all about what is best for economic growth. Recently, the units we review have started looking at what our economy should be as opposed to what it is. A lot of what I have been … Continue reading More than just economics….
I found this video online, and it might be the best way I’ve seen this concept illustrated so far.
I’ve been reading “What’s the Economy for Anyway?” and it’s been a pretty good read so far (for an economics book). I won’t lie and tell you it’s something I’d read in my free time, but for a reading assignment, it’s really eye opening, and written in a way to keep me interested. So far, … Continue reading A little Preview of My Book
I read the article Jim posted about the PPACA, and there is one line I wanted to focus on. I know it’s a good article, with a lot of info, but I’m going to start with this quote from the article: “Few pieces of legislation have been subject to as much confusion, deception, and outright … Continue reading PPACA – Maybe more of a Rant