Restoring Trust: In Markets and Politics

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Articles by Hazel Henderson

It’s common knowledge that human societies work most effectively and harmoniously where there are high levels of trust – in each other and our institutions.  Markets cannot operate without trust.  Wall Street is learning this as I discussed in Electronic Bulls, Bears & Pigs.  Confidence among retail investors has dropped since …

How, in the animal world, a daughter avoids mating with her father: Paternal ‘voice’ recognition

Ethical MarketsEarth Systems Science

How, in the animal world, a daughter avoids mating with her father: Paternal ‘voice’ recognition Posted: 29 Nov 2012 08:26 PM PST Paternal recognition – being able to identify males from your father’s line – is important for the avoidance of inbreeding, and one way that mammals can do this …

Climate science: Trends in use of words in scientific studies may impact public perceptions

Ethical MarketsEarth Systems Science

Climate science: Trends in use of words in scientific studies may impact public perceptions Posted: 07 Nov 2012 05:01 PM PST The impact of climate science research on society is likely to depend on regular fashion cycles in the public’s use of specific keywords relating to climate change, according to …