The smaller it is, the more beautiful.

Author: [British] E.F. Schumacher
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This is an economic discourse that places people at the forefront, a book that speaks directly to the heart, upholds hope, and offers profound insights into the future. Since its publication, it has not only been a bestseller but also the most inspiring and disruptive economic discourse in the world. Its arguments from two decades ago still resonate with contemporary issues and remain timeless. In the author's view, the economic structure that the Western world takes pride in is essentially based on individual pursuit of profit and progress, leading to increasing specialization, the growth of institutions into behemoths, and resulting in economic inefficiency, environmental pollution, and inhumane work environments. The author introduced the concept of intermediate technology, advocating small-scale work units and regional workplaces that make effective use of local labor and resources, bringing a fresh perspective to economics. This is an economic discourse that places people at the forefront, a book that speaks directly to the heart, upholds hope, and offers profound insights into the future. Since its publication, it has not only been a bestseller but also the most inspiring and disruptive economic discourse in the world. Its arguments from two decades ago still resonate with contemporary issues and remain timeless. In the author's view, the economic structure that the Western world takes pride in is essentially based on individual pursuit of profit and progress, leading to increasing specialization, the growth of institutions into behemoths, and resulting in economic inefficiency, environmental pollution, and inhumane work environments.