A study on concept of economic values adapted to self-sufficient life in Mepale river system in eastern Karen state in Union of Myanmar
2009
Sasaki, K.(Tokyo Univ. (Japan)) | Saito, K.
Inhabitant in recycling society is presumed to be required to have concept of economic values that differ from that of inhabitant in present society in Japan. Recycling society in rural area in Japan has not been constructed and it is difficult to estimate how concept of economic values will be required in recycling society. On the other hand, Karen race in Union of Myanmar have sustained self-sufficient lifestyle which presents recycling society. In this paper, concept of economic values by Karen villagers is discussed. Literature survey was conducted to reveal their traditional natural resource utilization and outline of social system. Interview and observation were conducted to reveal their present natural resource utilization in three Karen villages. Wealth ranking method was applied to reveal local concept of economic values. Result of the ranking was compared to money based economic values.
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