Corruption In Systems Of Exchange
In The Social Construction of Corruption, Mark Granovetter observed that “many behaviorally identical actions may be interpreted very...
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Kelsey Meagher
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Killing Two Birds With One Stone: Creative Programs To Reduce Food Waste
Have you ever longed for the fruits hanging on your neighbor's trees? This article takes you to look into the possible solution to...
Kelsey Meagher
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What's Wrong With Insider Trading?
The Martha Stewart Case In 2002, American TV personality Martha Stewart’s image of domestic perfection was tarnished by an investment...
Kelsey Meagher
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Generosity Is On The Menu at Karma Kitchen
Since its opening in 2007, Karma Kitchen has employed an unusual business model. At the end of every meal, the diners at the restaurant...
systemsofexchange
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The Nicholas Effect
By Dina Biscotti and Nicole Biggart In 1994, a seven-year-old boy from California, Nicholas Green, was vacationing in Italy with his...
Kelsey Meagher
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Can There Be Farmers’ Markets Without Farmers?
Some people would be surprised to learn that the fruits and vegetables at their local farmers’ market weren’t grown by the people who...
Kelsey Meagher
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Robert Mondavi And The Rise Of Napa Valley
Robert Mondavi is best remembered for transforming California winemaking into an internationally competitive industry. His strategy for...
Kelsey Meagher
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Overcoming The Tragedy Of The Commons
The “tragedy of the commons” is one of the most influential ideas in the modern-day environmental movement. Coined by ecologist Garrett...
Kelsey Meagher
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The Quakers And The Origin Of Fixed Prices
It is difficult to imagine a world without fixed prices. Consider how long it would take to buy groceries if customers had to haggle over...
Kelsey Meagher
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Doctors Claim High Prices For Cancer Drugs Are "Immoral"
Medical care costs have risen dramatically in the last decade. This week, a group of more than 100 cancer specialists called on...
Kelsey Meagher
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Pricing The HPV Vaccine
Just last week, I wrote about how the high costs of cancer drugs are being called “immoral” by doctors and cancer researchers. This week,...
Kelsey Meagher
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Assessing The Impact Of Foreign Aid
Why are poor countries stuck in poverty despite the larget amount of foreign aids? This article analyzes the reason behind the persistent...
Kelsey Meagher
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BRICS Development Bank Challenges Western Dominance
Earlier on the blog, I outlined the many Price-based motivations for Western development aid. Rich countries give development aid to poor...
Kelsey Meagher
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Book Review: Our Common Wealth By Jonathan Rowe
Jonathan Rowe’s book Our Common Wealth, released earlier this year, provides an excellent overview and defense of “the commons” -- the...
Kelsey Meagher
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New Financial Tools For A Social Return On Investment
How do government maximize the efficiency on their funding to social programs? The Systems of Exchange model can explain. “Social impact...
Kelsey Meagher
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Water Policy Part II: Creating Effective Water Policy: Two Case Studies
This is Part 2 of a four-part series on water policy. Click here to see Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4.* The most effective water policy...
Kelsey Meagher
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Water System Part I: Water Governance & Systems Of Exchange
This is Part 1 of a four-part series on water policy. Click here to see Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.* Due to numerous domestic,...
Kelsey Meagher
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Water Policty Part III: Water Privatization: Risks And Benefits
This is Part 3 of a four-part series on water policy. Click here to see Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4.* As national and local governments...
systemsofexchange
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Extracting Value From Nature
By Dror Etzion Editor’s Note: The following article was written by Dror Etzion, an assistant professor of strategy and organizations at...
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