“We have been told that there is no alternative to the global economy, but communities around the world are proving otherwise.”

“Happiness research shows that beyond meeting basic needs, more consumption does not lead to greater …”

— Helena Norberg-Hodge, 'The Economics of Happiness' (2011)

“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)