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alternative economics

7 Oct 2012

Leading development economists offer global alternatives

The current global economic and financial settlement has been described as the “mess we are in” by Sir Richard Jolly at a global conference on new economics.
1 Sep 2012

Greens to champion 'economic democracy' at annual conference

‘Economic Democracy’ is likely to be the watchword for the 2012 Green Party of England and Wales conference, which begins on 7 September.
21 Aug 2012

UK economy accused of being too dependent on financial services

The government is failing in its pledge to rebalance the economy, relying too much on financial services, says the latest TUC economy report.
10 Aug 2012

Reformers speak out on global debt and banking

The need to restructure the economy and redefine banking in terms of community and environment is being stressed at the Festival of Spirituality and Peace.
29 Jun 2012

Put your money where your mouth is, say Christian Socialists

In response to the latest banking-gone-bad crises, the Christian Socialist Movement is promoting its 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is' initiative.
26 Mar 2012

Churches encouraged to develop a new vision of economics

A large gathering of people from south-west England and across Britain convened in Bristol on Saturday to explore visions of a New Economy.
24 Mar 2012

New Economy conference: live tweeting

This morning the conference entitled 'The Eye of the Needle: Biblical Clues to a New Economy' begins in Bristol, co-sponsored by the Southwest churches and Ekklesia.
23 Mar 2012

Re-thinking economics and legal reform

The Christian thinktank Ekklesia, which looks at how beliefs and values can reshape policy and action on public issues, is co-sponsoring an innovative conference on ‘alternative economics’ and has just published a briefing on the UK legal justice as it effects poor countries.
22 Mar 2012

The Eye of the Needle: Biblical Clues to a New Economy

A one day conference in Bristol on Saturday 24th March 2012 will explore the distinctive contribution of radical Christian faith to the shaping of a new post-financial crisis economic order.
8 Feb 2012

We need a system that puts human wellbeing first

The competitive nature of the top-down, corporate capitalist system means we can never truly be 'all in this together', says Jonathan Bartley. All we do is sacrifice the most vulnerable for the sake of maintaining an unjust order. Economic alternatives are essential, and go well beyond statism.

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