12. An Integrated Community Economic System: Gateway to a Sustainable New World Order

The consequences of recent stagnation in economy are being experienced globally, with different industry and business segments, and their employees, bearing the brunt of this recession by varying degrees. Several employees have lost their livelihoods—a penalty of the slump they may not even have been directly responsible for. The present economic crisis calls for a systems approach that is not only sustainable but also absorbs the transients caused by global economic events, ensuring that the basic human necessities of all individuals are catered to at all times. The concept of a holistic community living is explored and is compared with the prevalent self-centered culture that breeds volatility and insecurity. It has been shown that integrating individuals together into local community systems is not only economically viable and stable but also leads to other benefits that ensure an improved lifestyle in a supportive environment that is free from petty strife. The practicability of the proposed systems model is supported by examples and proved through a case study on Dayalbagh, verily a Utopia on earth.