Ernst F. Schumacher

Ernst Friedrich "Fritz" Schumacher was a prominent economist and thinker who significantly influenced economic thought in Britain and internationally.

Born in Germany, he later moved to England where he served as Chief Economic Advisor to the UK National Coal Board for 20 years.

Schumacher's work focused on developing alternative economic models that prioritized human needs and environmental sustainability.

His ideas challenged mainstream economic theories, advocating for small-scale, localized approaches to development.

Schumacher's most famous work, "Small is Beautiful," published in 1973, became a seminal text in environmental and social economics, cementing his reputation as a pioneering thinker in sustainable development and appropriate technology.