The Next Step: A Plan for Economic World Federation

"The Next Step: A Plan for Economic World Federation" by Scott Nearing is a book that discusses a global economic rebuild after World War I. It suggests replacing old competitive systems with a worldwide cooperation to prevent chaos and fighting. The main idea is that countries rely on each other economically, so we need an organization that helps everyone do well instead of competing. The book starts by showing how bad the economy was after the war, with worry and failing systems, including the League of Nations. Nearing says we urgently need a system that keeps the economy steady by having countries and groups work together. The book shares how the war showed that the old ways were weak, and people knew things had to change. Nearing believes a new economy should be made, highlighting how industries are connected and how important it is to work together on global issues.