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Papers by Sander Tideman

Sustainable Development in Central Asia, 2020

The world's poor also have a negative impact on the environment, by depleting their resources... more The world's poor also have a negative impact on the environment, by depleting their resources and generating waste and pollution out of necessity and the lack of alternatives for survival. Humans, moreover, can alter their lifestyles and regulate private and social costs and actions to keep consumption and waste production within the limits of the natural world. Population control is often identified as an important step towards sustainable development, but it may not be the most appropriate approach because it is a largely intractable problem, and one which it is extremely difficult to enforce without impinging on basic human rights. Mongolian traditional lifestyles were replaced by so-called socialist lifestyles and associated public property rights. Environmental costs are not internalised; therefore, the price of a product almost never reflects its true cost to society. Conflict often arises over government policies and programmes, especially legislation and regulations that...

Finding a way to connect economics and altruism is most difficult. However, these two field can- ... more Finding a way to connect economics and altruism is most difficult. However, these two field can- and should- meet on global and individual levels, H.H. the Dalai Lama 1

Social Science Research Network, Sep 17, 2020

Triple Value Leadership, 2022

In the current state of the world, it is increasingly evident that conventional economic thinking... more In the current state of the world, it is increasingly evident that conventional economic thinking falls short in dealing with the multiple challenges facing society, both at the level of macro-economics (nations) and micro-economics (business). There is a clear need for new economic thinking, yet it remains unclear what the exact basis for a new, sustainable economic paradigm will be. In that context, this paper considers whether Buddhism could offer an intellectual framework that could enrich and expand the scope of our economic thinking and help foster the leadership needed to usher in a new economic system. By taking the four Noble Truths as a framework to analyze the problems of our current economic model, the paper maps out the economic ideas that are based on a misperception of reality (ignorance) and should be adjusted to accord with reality (wisdom) in order to alleviate continued collective suffering. These adjusted ideas could serve as the foundations for designing a more ...

Reprinted with permission by the author from Published by Greenleaf. Copyright 2016. All rights r... more Reprinted with permission by the author from Published by Greenleaf. Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Unilever: example of sustainable business transformation A particularly interesting client was Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch fast-moving consumer goods giant, which had embraced CSR and sustainability as a strategic opportunity and which simultaneously invested in leadership development. For example, it had organized leadership trips to locations such as Costa Rica, China, and the Sahara in order to awaken a new vision for its future. Its board advocated sustainability from a straightforward business perspective: since consumers are part of communities in a larger social and ecological context, the company’s success depends on the success, happiness, and the health of those communities. Consumers can only grow to the extent that their communities grow. Therefore, it made strategic business sense for Unilever to help improve global communities.

Humankind is continuously striving for well-being. A series of recent developments, from growing ... more Humankind is continuously striving for well-being. A series of recent developments, from growing social inequality, continued destruction of eco-systems, demonstrations against globalization, massive corporate financial scandals such as Enron, WorldCom and Parmalat, and the collapse of some national economies, have led to a global search for alternative approaches to economics and business. Clearly traditional economics and business as usual do no longer work for everyone.

This PDF is governed by copyright law, which prohibits unauthorised copying, distribution, public... more This PDF is governed by copyright law, which prohibits unauthorised copying, distribution, public display, public performance, and preparation of derivative works. this article was published in number first published issn more details at ! The Journal of Corporate Citizenship 49 March 2013 print 1470-5001 online 2051-4700 www.greenleaf-publishing.com/jcc49 © 2013 Greenleaf Publishing Limited

Sustainable Development in Central Asia, 2020

Social Science Research Network, Sep 17, 2020

Triple Value Leadership, 2022