Ep 322  Peacewarts: Morphological Peace 101 – Following the Money: The Peace Dividend (Class 3)

Ep 322  Peacewarts: Morphological Peace 101 – Following the Money: The Peace Dividend (Class 3) We examine the financial mechanics of the peace dividend, tracing how public capital moves from military line items into community institutions. Using the 1969 Mansfield Amendment, municipal conversion ordinances, and post-Cold War budget reallocation debates as historical anchors, we explore how to audit public subsidies and build transparent financial frameworks for peace. Homework: Look up the history of the 1969 Mansfield Amendment and summarize its primary restriction on federal research funding. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Reflect on your local municipal budget or community infrastructure. Journal about one public service that is currently underfunded and how redirected public capital could structurally improve it. Books: If you would like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are The Defense Economy: Conversion of Industries and Occupations to Civilian Needs by Seymour Melman and The Price of Peace: Money, Democracy, and the Life of John Maynard Keynes by Zachary D. Carter. Learning Topics: Financial Path Dependence; The Mansfield Amendment; Seymour Melman; Defense Conversion Ordinances; Public Capital Reallocation; Municipal Budgeting; Re-Commoning. Join the Community / Get the Books: https://www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW