What is Abundance?
"Abundance envisions a future defined by more government effectiveness, more technological progress, and more enabling infrastructure. But we have to choose this path."
What It’s About
Derek Kaufman, founder of Inclusive Abundance, defines abundance as an ideological antidote and practical strategy for fighting “self-imposed scarcity.” He acknowledges America’s continued economic dynamism while pointing out how this scarcity blocks further progress and erodes people’s expectations of the future. This scarcity can be reversed by new, nonpartisan coalitions.
Upshot
Kaufman’s piece makes clear that:
- Scarcity Is Self-Imposed: Kaufman cites antiquated government systems, misguided economic narratives, zero-sum thinking, polarization, and red tape as the key factors behind scarcity
- Institutions Must Innovate: By updating government to be as dynamic as the times, we can strengthen public trust in it
- It’s Time to Build: Removing regulatory barriers will enable development of needed housing, energy, and transportation
Why It Matters
Kaufman's analysis defines the word at the heart of the movement: abundance. He also articulates Inclusive Abundance’s role in the solution, namely supporting an ecosystem of allies who are working to shape and promote abundance as an approach to policymaking.
Who Wrote It
Derek Kaufman is the founder and CEO of the Inclusive Abundance Initiative.
