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good value reflections on money morality and an uncertain world
can one be both an ethical person and a banker stephen green an ordained priest and chairman of hsbc thinks so . in good value green retraces the history of the global economy and its financial systems from early government granaries in alexandria to the italian banks that flourished during the renaissance and argues that despite its recent lapses the financial industry is more necessary than ever . also necessary however are good business people who look to their principles before their profit margins . by recognizing the precedence of moral and spiritual values over immediate profit green says we have the opportunity to remake capitalism while also helping the less fortunate and finding meaning in our own lives . he backs up his ideas for a new capitalism with anecdotes about microfinance green technology and a number of remarkable individuals who have changed the world by using the lessons theyve learned in the global bazaar . a timely thoughtful and contrarian analysis of the most pressing financial and moral questions we face good value presents us with the heartening possibility that through good ethics comes good business and through good business comes a richer more rewarding world for us all .
hardcover atlantic monthly press 2009 isbn13 9780802119179 isbn10 0802119174
abridged n isbn 13 9780802119179 number in series 1 number of pages 232 publisher pgw release date 62135769600000