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Issue Five: The Psychology of Economic Behavior–Touching the Third Rail Again

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The Psychology of Worth

With this foundational essay in place, I am ready to focus on the psychology of Worth. I offer four

I first consider the relationship between Worth and one’s sense of having control over one’s actions and outcomes.

The Psychology of Worth I: Control and Work

The second essay in this series specifically concerns the relationship between capital and Worth. To what extent have we bought into the values of mid-21st-century capitalism:

The Psychology of Worth II: Capitalism and Work

The third and fourth essays on Worth brings us to a consideration of matters other than capitalism. The third essay specifically relates to serving one’s community and establishing a habit of the heart in these communities.

The Psychology of Worth III: Community and the Heart

In the fourth essay, we are exploring Worth as it relates to a sense of generativity (deep caring).

The Psychology of Worth IV: Generativity and Deep Caring

Finally, in the fifth essay about Worth, I turn to the most intimate form of deep caring and sense of Worth. This concerns the raising of a child or initiating a special project.

The Psychology of Worth V: Raising a Child Engaging a Project 

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