The global economy is a runaway train that is causing more and more suffering
in the world. The current 'profit before people' system is causing the gap between
the very rich and the very poor to grow larger each year.
In order to transform the global economy into a true global community, we need
to create a Better World Economy - an economic system that gives value to other
commodities besides money. Then we can create more sustainable local, national
and global communities.
If it keeps going the way it's going, the global economy will eventually collapse
causing widespread suffering and devastation. But there are many things we can
do to change the economic system before a catastrophe.
Money, when used for good, can help change the world. Put your resources to work
for a better world. Be conscious of the way you spend your money. Purchase Fair
Trade products - products that are supplied by workers and growers who are paid
fair wages, and work in safe conditions. Demand corporate responsibility -- with
our purchasing power, we can force corporations to manufacture and distribute
their goods in ways that respect workers and protect our planet. Take a bite out
of corporate control by getting money out of politics.
