Naylor, Thomas - Economy Society Politics - 11.08.24

“Secession: How Vermont and All Other States Can Save Themselves from Empire”; “Affluenza: The All Consuming Epidemic” Is the US fixable, or has it passed a tipping point where it is no longer governable; the benefits of states seceding from Washington

Professor Thomas Naylor is one of the country’s most independent-thinking economists. He is a professor emeritus of economics at Duke where he has taught since 1964, and is the founder of the Second Vermont Republic -- a nonviolent citizen’s network & think tank advocating for the breakup of mega-nations such as the US, Russia & China. The Republic calls for the creation of  small, democratic, affluent, socially responsible nations with a high degree of environmental integrity such as Sweden, Finland & Switzerland.  Prof. Naylor has written numerous articles in academic & popular publications, including the New York TImes, Christian Science Monitor & The Nation. Among his many books are “Affluenza: The All Consuming Epidemic” & “Secession: How Vermont and All Other States Can Save Themselves from Empire”