EJ Qua Hiansen

The economics of integrity

March 05, 2024 4:14 am

I recently re-read “The Economics of Integrity: From Dairy Farmers to Toyota, How Wealth is Built on Trust and What That Means for Our Future” by Anna Bernasek and it is a book that I recommend reading. Bernasek wrote the book after the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, which largely resulted from the meltdown of American subprime mortgages. This backdrop is reflected in how she wrote the book.

For church and pope

January 24, 2024 10:22 am

Caritas Manila, the lead social service and development ministry of the Catholic Church in the Philippines, is celebrating 70 years of service to the poor and marginalized. They have done amazing things due to their ability to bring people together to alleviate poverty, including mobilizing volunteers who contribute their time and talent as well as partnering with businesses. Caritas Manila has programs for youth and education, livelihood, restorative justice, health, and servant leadership among others.