Interventionism [[electronic resource] ] : an economic analysis / / Ludwig von Mises ; edited and with a foreword by Bettina Bien Greaves

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910452603303321
• Autore: Von Mises Ludwig <1881-1973.>
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Indianapolis, Ind., : Liberty Fund, Inc., c2011
• ISBN: 1-4619-3143-6; 1-61487-891-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (129 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): GreavesBettina Bien
• Disciplina: 330.15/7
• Soggetti: Economic policy; Central planning; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "Originally published in 1998 by Foundation for Economic Education, Inc."--T.p. verso.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [97]-98) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Foreword -- Author's preface -- Introduction -- The problem -- Capitalism or market economy -- The socialist economy -- The capitalist state and the socialist state -- The interventionist state -- The plea for moral reform -- Interference by restriction -- The nature of restrictive measures -- Costs and benefits of restrictive measures -- The restrictive measure as a privilege -- Restrictive measures as expenditures -- Interference by price control -- The alternative: statutory law versus economic law -- The reaction of the market -- Minimum wages and unemployment -- The political consequences of unemployment -- Inflation and credit expansion -- Inflation -- Credit expansion -- Foreign exchange control -- The flight of capital and the problem of "hot money" -- Confiscation and subsidies -- Confiscation -- The procurement of funds for public expenditure -- Unprofitable public works and subsidies -- "Altruistic" entrepreneurship -- Corporativism and syndicalism -- Corporativism -- Syndicalism -- War economy -- War and the market economy -- Total war and war socialism -- Market economy and national defense -- The economic, social, and political consequences of interventionism -- The economic consequences -- Parliamentary government and interventionism -- Freedom and the economic system -- The great delusion -- The source ; of Hitler's success -- Conclusions -- Reading references -- Index.

Cultivating Diversity Through Oneself : Agroforestry As an Optimistic Possibility for the Liberation of Thought and for Building Compost Futures

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910984619103321
• Autore: Souza Ana Carolina Silva e
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Belo Horizonte : , : Editora Dialética, , 2021; ©2021
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (98 pages)
• Disciplina: 630
• Soggetti: Agroforestry; Compost; Diversity; Naturalcultural; Libros electrónicos.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Portoghese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Incluye índice.
• Nota di bibliografia: Incluye bibliografía.
• Nota di contenuto: Capa -- Folha de Rosto -- Créditos -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 1. AGROFORESTRY BACKGROUNDS -- 1.1 SÍTIO SEMENTE AND AGROFORESTERS -- 1.2 A PERSPECTIVE ON CULTIVATION IN BRAZILIAN LANDS -- CHAPTER 2. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK -- 2.1 NATURALCULTURAL ASSEMBLAGES IN A COMPOST PERSPECTIVE -- 2.2 CULTIVATING OTHERNESS -- 2.3 SITUATED KNOWLEDGES -- 2.4 SECOND-WAVE FEMINISM -- 2.5 LEARNING IN COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE -- CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY -- 3.1 ACCESS AND POSITIONALITY -- 3.2 PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION -- 3.3 SEMI-STRUCTURED IN PERSON AND ON-LINE INTERVIEWS -- CHAPTER 4. AGROFORESTRY KNOWLEDGE AND LESSONS -- 4.1 IMAGINING THE INFINITE INTELLIGENCE OF LIVING BEINGS -- 4.2 COMPOSTING AND CRITIQUING -- 4.3 MIMICKING THE FOREST -- 4.4 LEARNING AGROFORESTRY IN PRACTICE -- 4.5 CULTIVATING ASSEMBLAGES THROUGH THE MUVUCA -- 4.6 THE ABUNDANCE LOGICS -- CHAPTER ; 5. LEARNERS’ ENGAGEMENT WITH AGROFORESTRY -- 5.1 ANCESTRAL MEMORIES AND THE FEELINGS THEY EVOKE -- 5.2 CULTIVATING YOURSELF AND INSPIRING OTHERS -- 5.3 FEELING PART OF THE AGROFORESTRY COMMUNITY -- 5.4 LEARNING THROUGH MISTAKES -- 5.5 LEARNING WITH INSECTS
• Sommario/riassunto: This book explores the agroforestry practices and the cultural landscapes of the Cerrado region near Brasília, Brazil. It provides insights into the ecological and social dynamics of the area, highlighting the role of local communities and their historical connection to the land. The text delves into the challenges and opportunities of agroforestry, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in harmony with nature. The author reflects on personal experiences and interactions with local agroforesters, offering a comprehensive view of the socio-environmental fabric of the region. Intended for readers interested in environmental studies, anthropology, and sustainable agriculture, the book aims to inspire and educate about the potential of agroforestry in diverse ecosystems.