Economics for Change

”The level of ice loss revealed by the group matches the worst-case-scenario predictions outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)” Earth has lost 28 trillion tonnes of ice in less than 30 years. #FaceTheClimateEmergency theguardian.com/environment/20…

I have written a piece on what responding to this moment wisely might entail. I argue to accelerate an economic paradigm shift, we need a revolution in our reigning mental models - we need to move attention & action 'upstream'. @KTrebeck bit.ly/sbs-upstream

2020 has been a year of upheaval, showing that understanding the forces at play has never been more important. The Rethinking Economics Festival is a celebration of pluralist, diverse and interdisciplinary economic thinking. Join us online, July 22-26 bit.ly/2VF5ALW

"five female economists...are revolutionising their field by questioning the meaning of everything from ‘value’ and ‘debt’ to ‘growth’ and ‘GDP.’" forbes.com/sites/avivahwi…

The COVID-19 pandemic is set to bring about one of the worst economic crises in modern times. But how well have economists done to give the public explanations & solutions about what is happening, & how the economy can recover? Have your say: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/economistsan…

It’s been a while since we’ve posted on here, but we’re back and getting ready for a new year of challenging ourselves and others to change the economic status quo. Get ready to meet our new committee on Friday!

🚨 ALERT ALERT 🚨 Role Openings at Rethinking Economics We are excited to announce our search for a new Co-director and new trustees. Find our more here: rethinkeconomics.org/journal/co-dir…

"The most cited journal in economics has never published an article on climate change" wellbeingeconomy.org/economists-for… h/t @SamButl3r @WEAll_Alliance @econ4change @rethinkecon @econ4future #postgrowth

On Nov 8 @yanisvaroufakis, @mera25_gr MP & @DiEM_25 co-founder, presented a talk at @Cambridge_Uni in the context of a fascinating group of academics – the Cambridge Circus – seeking the kind of economics that can be a force for good. Watch it below! yanisvaroufakis.eu/2019/11/22/why…

Questions of economics are central to solving this crisis. The economics profession must raise its game and devise a more impactful contribution. Sign the letter below! #Economists4Future #Fridays4Future

Edinburgh folk, come see @graceblakeley speak tonight at 7pm, Teviot Row House!! facebook.com/events/4491266…

@ekvous @graceblakeley @LabourInt @DaniRowley Teviot Row House, 7pm facebook.com/events/4491266…

Can't wait to host @graceblakeley in Edinburgh this friday to discuss her important new book 'How to save the world from financialisation'!! facebook.com/events/4491266…

Watch out for the launch (end of November)!! 👀👀 And if you are interested in helping to take this campaign global: join their international team of student volunteers or get in touch! More info on roles & how to apply here: docs.google.com/document/d/1WW… 8/8

We must redefine what it means to "think like an economist" in 21st-century @KateRaworth. 7/n

THE ECONOMICS COMMUNITY MUST URGENTLY DEVISE A MORE IMPACTFUL CONTRIBUTION TO HELP SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS. This is the message of the soon to launch campaign Economists 4 Future. They are recruiting volunteers for their international team! More info in thread! 1/n