2. To Prevent the Economy from Exceeding Limits of the Earth
Recognizing the Relationship between Population and Poverty
After earning his doctorate in economics in 1967, Herman started teaching at Louisiana State University. He decided to teach because of the deep respect and appreciation he had for the teachers who had taught him.
His wife, Marcia, was born and raised in Brazil, and (she was an important influence on him moving his base to Brazil. They met when Marcia was studying in the United States, and they married when Herman was 25 years old. They have been together for more than 50 years, and Brazil is Herman’s second home.