Chapter 8
Remunerating the New Forms of Capital
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have pierced themselves with many griefs.
Saul of Tarsus
In the previous chapters, we have outlined a number of ways in which it is now possible—for the first time—to define and measure “new” types of nonfinancial capital: specifically, human, social, and natural. We have also shown how a holistic approach that embraces all of these forms of capital can be highly profitable, given the link between them. This, in turn, validates the truth of the ancient principle of wise King Solomon quoted at the beginning of this book:
A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased.
Nevertheless, a major question ...
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