Originally Posted By: Amaranth Rose II
Because in our arrogance we assume that the free market system which we have is the best of all possible worlds. ;-)
May I be so bold as to assume: You agree with those who say that the so-called "free" market is not free, it is one that is very much manipulated.
For those interested in what is going on, the following is a must read by a respected British economist:
THE POLITICS OF MONEY
By Hazel Henderson
http://www.hazelhenderson.com/editorials/politics_of_money.html
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Professor Bernard Lietaer--formerly with the World Bank
http://www.transaction.net
My first contact with BL was in 1997.