To commence the transition to a steady-state economy for the
world, we do not need to “convince humans that they should not strive
for better material living conditions”. To the contrary, through some
redistribution of wealth and income, both between and within countries, a
steady-state economy could allow better living conditions for the vast
majority of people. Together with that redistribution, policies to
provide Universal Basic Services would reduce the desire for endless
growth in consumption.
Corporate Crime Corporate Punishment Madhoff got 150 years his crime it seems he wasn't incorporated. Not a single person in any feeder bank or supply line of investor cash was ever charged yet they new what was going on. Even the Securities Commission remained untouched. If only Al Capone was incorporated his accountant could have taken a plea deal on his behalf.
Weisselberg faced the prospect of up to 15 years in prison –
the maximum punishment for the top grand larceny charge – if he were to
have reneged on the deal or if he didn’t testify truthfully at the Trump
Organisation’s trial. He is the only person charged in the Manhattan
district attorney’s three-year investigation of Trump and his business
practices.
Source: Allen Weisselberg jailed for 5 months
No comments:
Post a Comment