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An economics for development and peace: With a particular focus on the thought of Ernst F. Schumacher

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  • Kazuya Ishii

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Ernst F. Schumacher'sSmall is Beautiful seems thoroughly persuasive even at the turn of the century, as reckless material development is increasingly recognized as a threat to peace. This article describes how his thought was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi's and Schumacher's ways of thinking are considered as alternative development theorees, different from any of those stemming from laissez-faire economics or Marxism. The formulation and proliferation of Schumacher's ideas about intermediate technologies are traced in both Indian and global contexts, to evaluate their sufficiency as bases for development. Moreover, their implications for contemporary economics are discussed, with the assistance of Amartya K. Sen's concepts of “capability,” “sympathy” and “commitment,” which are in clear contrast to the conventional concept of “economic man.” Finally, it is concluded that Schumacher's alternative development theories and practices, as well as Sen's economics, may play important roles in development and peace studies in the 21st century.

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  • Kazuya Ishii, 2003. "An economics for development and peace: With a particular focus on the thought of Ernst F. Schumacher," Forum for Social Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(2), pages 41-55, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:fosoec:v:32:y:2003:i:2:p:41-55
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02779078
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