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Economist: Wake up to "Misplaced Priorities"

Season 6 | 12m 57s

Do people exist to serve the economy, or should the economy exist to serve people? Economist David Korten sits down with Host David Brancaccio and explains why he believes millions of American are waking up to the reality of "misplaced priorities" and choosing "life values over financial values." Find out why he believes the locus of power is shifting away from Wall St, which is fine by him.

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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.
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