The Law of Unintended Consequences

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photo credit: nettopp Andy Moore Attracting the Green Vote Sustainability is about preserving the Earth for future generations by living in balance with the natural capital provided to us for free by nature. Ecological economists are working hard to design direct policies – like resource taxes and cap and trade systems to address this issue. The trouble is they don’t … Read More

FHOG Disease Spreads to Fiji

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photo credit: Just a Temporary Measure Australia’s disastrous first home owners grant has spread in principle to both the US with an $8000 tax credit (rumoured to soon be ‘boosted’ to $15,000) and now to our Pacific cousins in Fiji with a handout. Sure the American’s are giving a tax credit, ensuring that only those with enough savings can get … Read More

This Valuable Earth

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photo credit: marc kjerland Renegade Economists Podcast 118 As broadcast on 3CR on 09/12/09 Subscribe to the podcast Show Notes This Valueable Earth: Gary Flomenhoft discusses his exciting new report quantifying the value of Vermont’s minerals, forestry, fisheries, internet, EMS & Land amongst many other resources. Arm yourself with these vital stats! Valuing Common Assets Report – Get your $1972 … Read More

Haven’s for the Have’s

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photo credit: ManojVasanth Renegade Economists Podcast As broadcast on 3CR radio on Wed Dec 2nd Subscribe to the podcast Show Notes: Havens for the Have’s: Dr Gregory Rawlings (Uni of Otago, NZ) discusses the history of Tax Havens and how the G20 reforms will effect them. Make sure you read Dr Rawlings excellent piece on Laws, Liquidity and Eurobonds – … Read More

For Ransom – the human right to a roof over our head

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photo credit: redjar Renegade Economists podcast 116 As broadcast on the almighty 3CR on Wed Nov 25th Subscribe to the podcast Show Notes: Real Estate 4 Ransom: AJ discusses the 3rd I Want to Live Here report with a staggering number of houses that could hit the market if only speculators were to leave housing for humans, not captive for … Read More