The economic anthropology of gift

Particular sciences have their particular models: schemes of thought that don’t pertain to be a general theory of everything but nevertheless do a good job at understanding particular issues.

Mount Baker (Washington)

Mount Baker, Washington (2009). Watercolor on paper (9×12 in). Inspired by the work of Z. Szabo, one of my favorite watercolor painters.

Caritas in Veritate II

Any economics student has read — some have memorized — Adam Smith’s view of what makes people in the marketplace tick:

Quotable

If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. –Abraham Maslow

Vermont

Vermont (2009). Watercolor on paper (8×11in, approx).
This is based on an a sketch from a trip to Vermont two or three years ago. Can’t remember where or what it’s called.