Includes bibliographical references (pages 248 - 253) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: global consciousness as manifestation of the golden rule -- The relational ethic of freedom -- The motive of freedom in a culture of peace -- The imperative for an alternative gold standard -- The archetype of the golden rule -- Vision of a peace economy -- From the golden mean to the golden rule -- A moral economy -- The relational economic system -- Case study: the service sector : rotary international and the freedom to contribute -- Equality in association -- Case study: the "faith-based sector" : st. luke foundation and the freedom to love -- Purposeful innovation -- Case study: the arts sector : Apple computer and the freedom to create -- Collaborative distribution -- Case study: the environmental sector : Hindustan unilever and the freedom to sustain -- Fair reward -- Case study: the commerce sector : salesforce.com and the freedom to trade -- Judicial governance -- What is a judicial governance system? -- Case study: the recreational sector : the olympic spirit and the freedom to celebrate -- Case law and precedent -- Case study: the civic sector : the high line park and the freedom to share -- Equal access to law -- Case study; the wellness sector : intuitive surgical and the freedom to heal -- Democratic judiciary -- Case study: the academic sector : the khan academy and the freedom to learn -- Fair enforcement -- Case study: the security sector : irobot and the freedom from fear -- The case for transition -- How do we transition to a just economy? -- Our future is golden -- Chapter notes -- Select bibliography -- Index.
Summary:
"The evolution from nation-state capitalism to a collaborative economy with judicial governance is proving that prosperity is compatible with peace. With ten case studies of successful "Golden Rule" organizations and an study of the reciprocal ethic, this book provides accessible, thought-provoking analysis of rapid worldwide change and forecasts a future of freedom, purpose and hope"-- Provided by publisher.
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