“Happiness research shows that beyond meeting basic needs, more consumption does not lead to greater well-being.”

“Localization is a process of economic and social restructuring based on the principle that our …”

— Helena Norberg-Hodge, 'Planet Local' (2019)

“The global economy is like a machine that must grow or die, and growth means the destruction of the …”

— Helena Norberg-Hodge, 'Ancient Futures' (1991)

“The most radical thing we can do is to rebuild our local economies.”

— Helena Norberg-Hodge, Local Futures publications

“Traditional cultures had achieved something we are desperately seeking: a balance between human …”

— Helena Norberg-Hodge, 'Ancient Futures' (1991)

“We have been told that there is no alternative to the global economy, but communities around the …”

— Helena Norberg-Hodge, 'Planet Local' (2019)