Improving the Standard of Living Now and in the Future

Join Ric Holt at the Community Center, 59 Winburn Way in Ashland, for his modern take on the standard of living problem. The traditional focus for improving the standard of living has been economic growth. Ric Holt takes a broader view of the issue, suitable for the 21st Century. His scope includes a sustainable economy, improved quality of life, and social justice. In today's world, economic choices have an increasing impact on social and ecological systems, making a multidimensional approach essential for our future well-being.

Ric Holt is a professor of economics at Southern Oregon University and an award-winning writer. He has authored, co-authored and edited a number of books, two of which were named a Choice Outstanding Academic Book Title for the years 2005 and 2010. He is known worldwide for his academic work in sustainable development and complexity economics. At present, he is writing a book on the importance of civilized politics in America for Yale University Press.