Positive‐sum economics an evolutionary, non‐equilibrium approach
Abstract An interdisciplinary economic theory is sketched, starting from the hypothesis that the economy is an open system far from equilibrium. Existing economic theories picture the economy as an isolated system in which productivity advance is a miraculous manna from heaven. In an open system economy productivity is increased by new knowledge and energy coming in from the outside, resulting in a positive‐sum game, so that it is in the self‐interest of participants to cooperate. Positive‐Sum Economics is an evolutionary economic theory which indicates a cooperative and ecological way to economic growth.