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Excerpt:

“… like the life of rich people will be your life. But there is no hope of immortality by wealth….
What should I do with that by which I do not become immortal?”

…wanting more income or wealth. This is not because income and wealth are desirable for their own sake, but because, typically, they are admirable general-purpose means for having more freedom to lead the kind of lives we have reason to value.

The ends and means of development require examination and scrutiny fro a fuller understanding of the development process…

p16

But political liberty and civil freedoms are directly important on their own, and do not have to be justified indirectly in terms of their efforts on the economy.

pg 17

Unfreedom can arise either through inadequate processes or through inadequate opportunities that some people have for achieving what they minimally would like to achieve.

p 20

There are good reasons for seeing poverty as a deprivation of basic capabilities, rather than merely as low income. Deprivation of elementary capabilities can be reflected

p 24

…I have been concentrating on a very elementary freedom: the ability to survive rather than succumb to premature mortality.

… the freedom-centered perspective has a generic similarity to the common concern with “quality of life,” which too concentrates on the way human life goes (perhaps even the choices on has) and not just on the resources or income that a person commands.The focusing on the quality of life and on substantive freedoms, rather than just on income or wealth, may look like something of a departure from the established traditions of economics, and in a sense it is (especially if comparisons are made with some of the more austere income-centered analysis that can be found in contemporary economics.)

p25-26

The relation of the market mechanism to freedom and thus to economic development raises questions of at least two quite distinct types, which need to be clearly distinguished. First, a denial of opportunities of transaction, through arbitrary controls, can be a source of unfreedom in itself….second, …markets typically work to expand income and wealth and economic opportunities that people have.

p 27

The worst violations of the norm against child labor come typically from the virtual slavery of children in disadvantaged families and from their being forced into exploitative employment (as opposed to being free and possibly going to school).

p30

Valuations are, of course, involved in all such approaches (including utilitarianism, libertarianism, and other approaches…), even though they are often made implicitly. Those who prefer a mechanical index, without the need to be explicit about what values are being used and why, have a tendency to grumble that the freedom-based approach requires that valuations be explicitly made.

p 31

The more serious issue, rather, concerns the source of authority and legitimacy.

p31-32

There is an inescapable valuational problem involved in deciding what to choose if and when it turns out that some parts of tradition cannot be maintained along with economic or social changes that may be needed for other reasons. it is a choice that the people involved have to face and assess. … lies in the basic importance of human freedom. … one that is accepted there are strong implications on what can or cannot be done in the name of tradition.

p32

…in the freedom-oriented perspective the liberty of all to participate in deciding what traditions to observe cannot be ruled out by the national or local “guardians”… . The pointer to any real conflict between the preservation of tradition and the advantages of modernity calls for a participatory resolution, not for a unilateral rejection of modernity in favor of tradition by political rulers, or religious authorities, or anthropological admirers of the legacy of the past.

p36

…expansion of freedom is viewed as both (I) the primary end and (2) the principal means of development. They can be called respectively the “constitutive role” and the “instrumental role” of freedom in development.

p78

Quotation from someone sometime somewhere.

“… deploy…global know-how and talents …, with … needs, in …. industry, and with …. goal(s).”

I am running out of available resources but the blog so I have to type and save so.

The following is a series of the notes I have taken:

“Excellence and mutual respect are our core values.

Diversity and flexibility help us to realize them.

…diversity … experiences and ideas … our lives and … quality of … work. Differences encourages us to look at problems from a fresh perspective and to be creative, thus strengthening our collaborative approach.

Flexibility in the way … is a reflection of … respect for the differences among …

Many .. choose to devote substantial time and effort to pro bono work.

…an astonishing array of backgrounds.

“… is a world leader in every area in which we practice. Our combined strength domestically and internationally unsurpassed.”

The following key words are from conversations and talks from someone sometime somewhere.

respect, trust, culture
collaboration happens naturally at …. because …. people respect and trust . . .  It is … cultural … .

focus, passion, better deal,

…always focused on … possible on behalf of ….

There is a pervasive spirit of confidence that defines us. And that really means passion. Passion for the better….And all in a practical, results-oriented way.

“A true MERITOCRACY … is one of the nation’s leading…., with a team of 650 … serving clients through offices in .

… has gained national prominence in matters ranging from … to …    ‘s record of innovation, success and outstanding client service spans every … and every … of activity, reflecting the … of a creative, forward-looking culture.

… excellence in … work, reputation … delivery, and … challenge ourselves to go above and beyond as a matter of course.

…  are book smart and street smart — classic over achievers who fight form the best possible outcome.

… embrace and commit to a collective pursuit of the possible — we are flexible , nimble, creative, and opportunities we treat as our own.

… is a true meritocracy where we demand that each of us prove ourselves every day — no resting on laurels, no coasting on past success.

Amid this high energy achievement is a deep generosity of spirit and a desire to help and give back– to each other, to our communities, to those less fortunate.”

FLEXIBLE, ENTREPRENEURIAL, OPTIMISM

… people are multitaskers. We’re enegetic, flexible and willing to embrace change. We call this entrepreneurial optimism — as “I know I can” view of our work.

…. people are CREATIVE an AGRICULTURE. That is the case whether we’re dealing with the BIG PICTURE or the fine print. We’re at ease explaining issues in plain language, framing the alternatives and guiding others to a wise business decision.

… this requires equal measures of CONFIDENCE and CHARISMA.

people in this firm have a natural affinity for risk. It is a combination of CURIOSITY and COURAGE that often leads to achievement and success in different ways.

… people understand that the greatest risks are often those not taken.

Doing the right thing is not just a matter of conscience for … people. It is a growth framework — personal and professional. it is about sensitivity to different perspectives and problems.

Collaboration happens organically at … because … people RESPECT and TRUST each other. it’s a cultural thing. And that’s because people like each other at this firm — they always have.

We know what it takes to make a great lawyer and a great colleague.  . . we are interested in … character of the people joining us. Because our character is what makes us distinct. If qualities like the ones in this book are appealing, we have a GENUINE interest in talking to you.