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Dhammic Economics:
"Right Livelihood"
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"If one believes in Buddhism, the spirit of socialism will be in one's flesh and blood.  One sees fellow human beings as comrades in dukkha, friends in birth, aging, illness, and death.  We are comrades in suffering such that we can't sit and watch."
-- Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (from Dhammic Socialism)
The Participatory Economics Project
Detailed elaboration of a model of how a socialist ("participatory") economy could work.  Associated with Z Magazine (znet.org).  Plausible interpretation of Right Livelihood.
Buddhist Economics
E.F. Schumacher's popular discussion of the idea of Buddhist economics, as an interpretation of right livelihood.
Towards a Progressive Buddhist Economics
By Simon Zadek.  A thoughtful discussion of the prospects for developing a distinctively Buddhist economics.  Includes critical reflections on Schumacher's views.  (PDF file)
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