[GJM] John Bunzl, and Transfinancial Economics Pt 1.

[robert searle]

  Dear All,

          John Bunzl the originator of Simultaneous
Policy has expressed some interest in the
Transfinancial Economics. 

RS. 


--- robert searle <dharao4 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> Dear John Bunzl,
> 
>            Thank you very much for your kind
> response.
> Yes, you see to have the right idea about TFE (still
> in development)though it is a huge subject with many
> aspects to it. However, not all new unearned money
> is
> created responsibly by agencies connected directly,
> or
> indirectly with government as banks could still
> continue to create it as loans, or credit( but
> WITHOUT
> interest as explained in the TFE paper!) Challenging
> the latter would be extremely difficult to undertake
> (even with SP), and I think a more realistic but
> futuristic approach is desparately needed.
> 
> In one or two years time I will be building a large
> list of endorsements to back up TFE. One person who
> has expressed serious support for it is Professor
> Prem
> Sikka who seems to comprehend its monumental social,
> economic, and political import. Someone in America
> claims that he is going to use some of my ideas of
> TFE
> for his Ph.d. Others such as Professor Axelrod
> (again
> in America) has shown interest in helping to create
> the full system of electronic controls over
> inflation
> using advanced computer technology. 
> 
>  The upside of all this ofcourse is that there is no
> taxation, or interest on loans. Moreover, special
> business grants, and like incentives would ensure
> that
> certain commercial activities would be in keeping
> with
> sustainable development, and other relevant matters
> which might otherwise be difficult, or "unviable" to
> implement in the present capitalist system.
> 
> Obviously, in a TF economy SP would still have great
> relevance. Indeed, the influence of certain NGOs on
> important ethical issues in economics, politics, and
> society would be far greater on the public as they
> would be better funded. However, unlike your
> co-authored book with James Robertson I feel it is
> extremely unlikely that SP would be enough to bring
> about great financial change. This would probably
> come
> about on the lines indicated in TFE with the banks,
> and corporations being largely with us as it would
> be
> in their own interest (ie. greater profits). They
> would have the clout to bring pressure on rich
> governments to bring about a tax, and interest free
> world.
> 
> I would be honoured to read your projected book, and
> comment upon it. My address is (deleted for security
reasons). I look forward to it, and I would
> be
> grateful if you might consider putting my TFE link
> on
> the section of your site that deals with other
> ideas,
> and groups. It still requires a little editing, and
> will no doubt be updated in the future with more
> info.
> A proper professional website will come about
> several
> years hence but it is not necessary now as the
> project
> has yet to be properly completed..
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Robert Searle 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- John Bunzl <jbunzl at simpol.org> wrote:
> 
> > Dear Robert Searle,
> > 
> > Many thanks for your kind message.
> > 
> > I took a brief look at your essay on TFE which I
> > found very interesting (and 
> > thank you for mentioning the SP approach in it).
> As
> > I understand it TFE is 
> > advocating the restoration to the state of the
> right
> > to create new money but 
> > with the bolt-on that NGOs would be included along
> > with public services as 
> > the recipients of the new money spent into the
> > economy by government. Also, 
> > that the new money freely created by the
> government
> > would make personal 
> > taxation unnecessary. Is that right?
> > 
> > While writing, and seeing some of the other
> content
> > on the Kheper site, I 
> > wondered if you might have time and interest to
> read
> > and comment on a new 
> > book I am working on called 'Integral Global
> > Governance'. It sets SP in the 
> > context of the evolution of governance and uses
> Ken
> > Wilber's work as 
> > grounding reference. An outline and endorsements
> so
> > far received are 
> > attached. If so, I'd be very interested in your
> > comments, criticisms or 
> > suggestions. I'd be happy to mail you the
> manuscript
> > if you can let me have 
> > your postal address.
> > 
> > with thanks and best wishes
> > John Bunzl
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "robert searle" <dharao4 at yahoo.co.uk>
> > To: "John Bunzl" <jbunzl at simpol.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:52 AM
> > Subject: For John Bunzl
> > 
> > 
> > > Dear John Bunzl,
> > >
> > >         I agree that SP is a good approach.
> > However,
> > > Transfinancial Economics offers a very powerful
> > > incentive for change. With your vision, and
> > > intelligence you will see why with my newer
> > version of
> > > my research project. If you are serious about
> > reform
> > > you cannot exclude TFE from the equation..
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
http://kheper.net/essays/Transfinancial_Economics.html
> > >
> > >
> > > You can have the above as one of your links on
> > your
> > > interesting site.
> > >
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Robert Searle.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- John Bunzl <jbunzl at simpol.org> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi there,
> > >>
> > >> Global warming is now at the top of the
> political
> > >> agenda. But why aren't governments taking the
> > >> necessary action?
> > >>
> > >> Because any nation legislating to curb the
> > emissions
> > >> of its industries will make its economy
> > >> "uncompetitive" with other countries, thus
> > risking
> > >> investment and jobs moving elsewhere.
> > >>
> > >> As Tony Blair himself commented (in The
> Guardian,
> > >> 3.11.05): "The blunt truth about the politics
> of
> > >> climate change is that no country will want to
> > >> sacrifice it economy in order to meet this
> > >> challenge." The Stern report warned governments
> > to
> > >> act urgently to curb carbon emissions, but the
> > >> Financial Times (6th Dec. 06) noted that
> > >> ".governments remain reluctant to address this
> 
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