100 WVIA Way
Pittston, PA 18640

Phone: 570-826-6144
Fax: 570-655-1180

Copyright © 2025 WVIA, all rights reserved. WVIA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Animation: Well-Being in the New Economy

Season 6 | 3m 16s

Do we need to rethink how we measure economic well-being? The leading indicator GDP looks at the value of goods and services but does not consider many quality of life issues, such as a clean environment. Watch this animation, part of "How the New Economy Works," to see why coming up with alternative measures may be a good idea.

Extras
Economist David Korten says power is moving from Wall St. to Main St, which is ok by him.
A bank cultivates prosperity by lending locally and giving profits back.
A community in Washington state pulls together to grow local jobs, using local resources.
Economist Jane D'Arista says retirement funds can be invested locally, avoiding Wall St.
Worker-owned cooperatives - with lofty goals - are on the rise and scaling up.
In time banking people swap services in a cashless system - which lowers taxes as well.
Four women start a catering co-op; part of a national movement to and train co-op groups.
US Editor of The Economist says fix captialism by ending obesession with stock values.
A man creates a stunning tiny office that improves his work life and his bottom line.
Where are the jobs of the future going to come from? Watch this animation to find out.