Basic needs Quote by Graciela Chichilnisky

We need to revise our economic thinking to give full value to our natural resources. This revised economics will stabilize both the theory and…

— Paul Hawken

Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental…

— Anna Lindh

We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the…

— Kofi Annan

What is urgently needed is a bold new move from a consumer economy to a conserver economy in all of the developed countries, and…

— Richard J. Foster

Value change can change our pathetic capitulation to consumerism, which will help us psychologically as well as environmentally.

— James Gustave Speth

Economic growth and human development need to go hand in hand. Human values need to be advocated vigorously.

— Kailash Satyarthi

We are involved in a historic restructuring of the world economy. Virtually every country that matters has been striving to pursue the same economic…

— Chris Alexander

We need to transform the economy so it works for people and the planet.

— Jo Swinson

Our approach to economic development must be modern, focused and in tune with the global trend.

— Ibrahim Babangida

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is…

— Alan Autry

As universal a truth as the rising and setting of the sun each day, the global economy needs people.

— Sharan Burrow

Instead of engaging in cutthroat competition, we should strive to create value. In economic terms, this means a transition from a consumer economy -…

— Daisaku Ikeda