Awakening to a new economics
Mark Dick, a GP from Ballymena, introduces his book Towards Oikos. Two of the biggest existential threats to humanity are potential conflict arising from poverty/inequality and global ecological damage. (Nuclear … Continue reading Towards Oikos – an introduction to a more human economy
Rosie Venner, National Programme Manager at ECCR, writes about Money Makes Change – a new project and series of resources designed to help Christians explore and make ethical choices around … Continue reading Can I care for creation through my choice of bank account?
John Daniels discusses interest rates and why they remain so low. Remember the good old days? When you could put money in a deposit account and discover, a year later, … Continue reading Dude, where’s my interest?
Despite the best efforts of climate campaigners, politicians and active citizens, global carbon emissions are yet to turn a corner. The earth continues to lose forests and wildlife, and continues … Continue reading An economy for the benefit of 1% of the population
John Daniels on green growth: December 13: the day after UK Election Day. What will the world look like then? If Labour win, then it should starting to look a … Continue reading Green growth: panacea or oxymoron?
Sociologists have shown how inequality affects many different aspects of life, from economic development, to wellbeing, social stability and democracy. It has grown as a political priority in recent years. … Continue reading Tackling inequality and sustainability together
Last week Tony Emerson argued that economics has many blind spots as a discipline, and that economists do not deserve their role as ‘high priests’ in government decision making. I … Continue reading The true diversity of economics
Tony Emerson reflects on economics, its limitations and why Christians should take an interest. In many ways, economists operate a bit like the high priests for government and corporate decision … Continue reading The importance of economics to Christians
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