Remaking Money For A Sustainable Future

Author : Ester Barinaga Martín
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781529225396

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Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future by Ester Barinaga Martín Pdf

EPDF and EPUB available open access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Money is central to capitalism and to our many sustainability crises. Could we remake money so as to advance sustainable economies and fair societies? A growing number of scholars, politicians and activists think we can, and they are doing it from the bottom up. This book examines how grassroots groups, municipalities and radical crypto-entrepreneurs are remaking money by designing and organising complementary currencies. It argues that in their novel ideas and governance practices lie the key for building green and inclusive economies. Engaging imaginatively with the future of money, this accessible book will appeal to anyone interested in constructing a more sustainable and just world.

Author : Gordon Pearson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Economics
ISBN : 1447356624

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Remaking the Real Economy by Gordon Pearson Pdf

Debunking the myths around the current economic belief systems, this book reveals how mainstream perspectives work for the benefit of the organised money establishment, while causing all manner of destructions and inequalities which work against the common good. It offers a refreshingly simple business strategy model for a truly sustainable future.

Author : Mike Nickerson
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1550924419

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Life, Money and Illusion by Mike Nickerson Pdf

In recent years, unchecked growth has brought us to the brink of economic and environmental collapse. Life, Money & Illusion was inspired by the dilemma of having an economic structure that has to grow to remain healthy, while facing the finite limits of our planet. This revised and updated edition launches a review of economic expansion. It examines how growth came to be a goal and how that goal, though once beneficial, is now the propellant for catastrophe. Then, by showing how the economy can be restructured to remain within planetary limits, it points the way to a sustainable future. Life, Money & Illusion advocates change by shifting the dominant economic paradigm from growth to sustainability. Techniques include: Measuring progress with social and environmental indicators, along with economic ones Encouraging investment in community Practical changes, such as full cost accounting, tax shifting, and monetary reform Honoring the Golden Rule instead of the Rule of Gold Focusing more on living than on stuff An engaging and empowering vision of a future that celebrates humanity's extraordinary ability to adapt and evolve, Life, Money & Illusion will appeal to social activists, business people, students, environmentalists, financial planners, economists, parents, grandparents, and anyone else with a stake in the future. Mike Nickerson is an educator and the author of three books on sustainability. He helped draft the Canada Well-Being Measurement Act and lives in Ontario, Canada.

Author : Joel Solomon
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781771422819

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The Clean Money Revolution by Joel Solomon Pdf

Discover your role in the $50-trillion “clean money” revolution that is bringing true prosperity to the world. By 2050, $50 trillion will change hands in North America in the largest generational wealth transfer ever. It will remake the world and be the biggest money-making opportunity in history. “Business as usual,” founded on exploitation and environmental ruin, is over. Climate catastrophe, reactionary politics, and widening inequity have put the world on edge. Meanwhile innovations are shifting the economic ground, and an entire generation is pounding the table for real change. Capitalism is evolving into a force that can restore the planet, transform the global economy, and bring justice to people. Joel Solomon, impact investor and change agent, lays it on the line. The Clean Money Revolution is part memoir of an inspiring thought leader’s journey from presidential campaigner to pioneering investor, part insider’s guide to the businesses remaking the world, and part manifesto for a new vision of profit, power, and purpose. Meet some of the people behind this massive shift, and discover the role you can play in the $50-trillion movement toward true prosperity. A must-read for investors, wealth advisors, aspiring entrepreneurs, and all who want their values and money to work together to transform the future. The Clean Money Revolution is on. Join it!

Author : Anitra Nelson,Frans Timmerman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 1783711000

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Life Without Money by Anitra Nelson,Frans Timmerman Pdf

The money-based global economy is failing. The credit crunch undermined capitalism's ability to ensure rising incomes and prosperity while market-led attempts to combat climate change are fought tooth and nail by business as environmental crises continue. We urgently need to combat those who say "there is no alternative" to the current system, but what would an alternative look like? The contributors to Life Without Money argue that it is time radical, non-market models were taken seriously. The book brings together diverse voices presenting strong arguments against our money-based system's ability to improve lives and prevent environmental disaster. Crucially, it provides a direct strategy for undercutting capitalism by refusing to deal in money, and offers money-free models of governance and collective sufficiency. Life Without Moneyis written by high-profile activist scholars, including Harry Cleaver, Ariel Salleh, and John O'Neill, making it an excellent text for political economy and environmental courses, as well as an inspiring manifesto for those who want to take action.

Author : Ritchie,Eric Corey Freed
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119716396

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Circular Economy For Dummies by Ritchie,Eric Corey Freed Pdf

Circular Economy Re-imagine the future of economics and society Are you excited about a regenerative, efficient, and waste-free future? You should be! The circular economy is making short work of old-school (and wasteful) ways of thinking. Players in the circular economy are re-imagining business processes and material lifecycles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and make their families’ futures brighter and more prosperous. You’ll learn to transform the way you live and work and feel great about being part of the solution to many of the world’s energy and environmental problems. Inside... Why Take-Make-Waste is outdated Finding opportunity in ecology The 6 R’s of circular economies Rethinking material lifecycles Turn trash into treasure Creating careers in circularity Why circular ideas are healthier Make, use, reuse, repair and recycle

Author : Molly Scott Cato
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030915794

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Sustainable Finance by Molly Scott Cato Pdf

This book provides a detailed yet succinct overview of sustainable finance, with a specific focus on its origins, its policy focus and the practitioner dimension. With fossil fuel companies still attracting investment and subsidy across the world, the book describes how we can reverse these incentives, using the power of finance to tackle the climate and ecological crises. The world of finance is moving beyond the era of ethical investment and into a future where all financial companies will have to report the climate impact of their investments. This is the first stage towards full-scale ESG reporting (Environmental, Social and Governance). Since financial reporting depends on information provided by companies who receive investment, this has huge implications for non-financial reporting by all large companies. The timeline for these legal changes is short for what will be a transformation of financial accounting and investment. The book also covers the related issues of climate finance and the role of central and public banks in funding the transition to sustainability, and how we can ensure accountability for countries bearing the brunt of the impact from those with the largest responsibility for historic emissions. This book will enable those working in these fields to update their knowledge and skills, and brings together the author's practical experience as an MEP with her academic insight as the first professor of green economics. Molly Scott Cato is Professor of Green Economics at Roehampton Business School, UK and was formerly a member of the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Policy committee and its rapporteur on sustainable finance. She is a green economist and expert on cooperatives and social enterprise, sustainable finance, monetary policy and tax policy. Molly is the national Green Party speaker on finance and on Brexit.

Author : Shortcut Edition
Publisher : Shortcut Edition
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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SUMMARY - Tomorrow: Take Concrete Steps To A Sustainable Future By Cyril Dion And Melanie Laurent by Shortcut Edition Pdf

* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. As you read this summary, you will learn that initiatives are being put in place to address the ecological, environmental and social challenges of the 21st century. You will also learn : that the Earth is undergoing many upheavals that threaten the existence of civilization; that despite the alarmist discourse of scientists, the tipping point reached by the planet can still be reversed; that in order to reverse the trend to its advantage, all of humanity must get involved and find solutions quickly; that these solutions are within reach and have already been undertaken by many individuals. In June 2012, a group of 21 scientists published a study that announces, no more and no less, the possible end of humanity. The biology of the Earth is on the verge of undergoing an upheaval at least as radical as that of the last ice age, 11,000 years earlier. The human species is not only running towards its loss, but is itself instigating its imminent extinction, by provoking the extinction of animal and plant species with unprecedented speed. Elizabeth Hadly, biologist, and Anthony Barnosky, paleontologist, coordinated the study published in "Nature". Both stress the urgency facing humanity: in 20 years, it will probably be too late to try to alleviate the situation. Go and meet men and women who are convinced that they have a role to play in this fight to save the planet. *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!

Author : Karim Sayyad,Sasja Beslik
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798543083130

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Where the Money Tree Grows by Karim Sayyad,Sasja Beslik Pdf

OUR GLOBAL ECONOMIC SYSTEM, WHICH FOR MANY YEARS HAS SERVED US WELL, IS UNDER GREAT STRESS. WE LIVE AS IF RESOURCES ARE LIMITLESS, THE CLIMATE IS CONSTANT, AND THE ECONOMY WILL HAVE ETERNAL GROWTH. Today's levels of consumption are unsustainable, as is our way of investing. But by choosing the right investments for your retirement and for other savings goals, you can make more difference than by just recycling and buying organic products. The authors show that sustainable savings are among the most effective tools to combat climate change and achieve a sustainable future. In addition, such investments are profitable: companies that perform well on sustainability outperform their competitors, generate better returns, and have stronger financials. Where the Money Tree Grows is a book that gives you practical guidance on how you can use your savings to effectively contribute to a more sustainable world while making profitable investments. You'll get concrete advice on how to save sustainably, and how you can find investment opportunities linked to the greatest challenge of our time. Sasja Beslik is Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance Development at J. Safra Sarasin and has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry. In 2013 he was awarded an Order of the Seraphim medal by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden for his work in the field of finance and sustainability. He is the author of the weekly newsletter ESG on a Sunday. Karim Sayyad CFA is Vice President, ESG Strategy at Credit Suisse with 10 years of financial experience and has previously worked at Nordea Asset Management with impact private equity, ESG analysis and active ownership.

Author : Rudolf Isler
Publisher : Floris Books
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782501466

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Sustainable Society by Rudolf Isler Pdf

Western society has faced many challenges in the last few years. Economies have come under extreme pressure, and so have governments and business, with obvious knock-on effects for wider society. The battle between regulation and the free market has never been fiercer. Looking for guidance and sustainable ways to get society back on track, Rudolf Isler considers ideas from unorthodox thinkers including Silvio Gesell, Henry George, and Rudolf Steiner, exploring everything from regional currencies to land reform. Steiner proposed a threefold social structure which Isler teases out, exploring the implications of this approach for our modern societies. He finds a surprisingly practical system with potential for immediate implementation in small steps, along with longer-term rethinking. This is a down-to-earth, open-minded book which helps us explore viable alternatives to the current situation.

Author : Gwendolyn Hallsmith,Bernard Lietaer
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781550924770

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Creating Wealth by Gwendolyn Hallsmith,Bernard Lietaer Pdf

The power of local currencies Communities everywhere are challenged by issues such as health, elder and child care, housing, education, food security and the environment. On the surface, these problems appear to be rooted in economic crisis-forexample budget cuts have triggered reduced public services, soaring food prices have created food security concerns, and the subprime mortgage disaster has spawned record increases in foreclosures and homelessness. However if communities could match their unmet needs with their underutilized resources, many would find that while their economies may bestruggling when measured in traditional terms, they possess enough genuine wealth to allow all their inhabitants to enjoy a vastly improved quality of life. Creating Wealth demonstrates how a healthy society can beattained through developing new systems of exchange. Using creative initiatives such as time banks, systems of barter and exchange and local currencies, cities and towns can empower themselves and build vibrant, healthy, sustainable local economies. In addition to presenting many compelling case studies of successful alternative currencies in action, Creating Wealth also explores the different types of capital that communities have to draw on, including natural, built, social, human, institutional, cultural, technological, and financial. This book will appeal to community activists, city planners and other public officials, and anyone interested in developing strong local economies. Gwendolyn Hallsmith is the founder and director of Global Community Initiatives and the author of The Key to Sustainable Cities . Bernard Lietaer is the world's leading authority on complementary currencies and the author of The Future of Money .

Author : Judith Rodin,Saadia Madsbjerg
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781613631485

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Making Money Moral by Judith Rodin,Saadia Madsbjerg Pdf

In Making Money Moral: How a New Wave of Visionaries Is Linking Purpose and Profit, authors Judith Rodin and Saadia Madsbjerg explore a burgeoning movement of ambitious innovators unlocking private-sector investments in new ways to solve global problems, from environmental challenges to social issues such as poverty and inequality.

Author : Herman E. Daly,John B. Cobb,Clifford W. Cobb
Publisher : Beacon Press (MA)
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Economic development
ISBN : MINN:31951D02181362H

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For the Common Good by Herman E. Daly,John B. Cobb,Clifford W. Cobb Pdf

Daly (economist, the World Bank) and Cobb (philosophy, Claremont Graduate School) expose the outmoded abstractions of mainstream economic theory. They conclude, in particular, that economic growth--the prevailing yardstick for measuring economic success--is no longer an appropriate goal as energy consumption, overpopulation, and pollution increase. Instead, they propose a new measure for the economy--the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : OCLC:52056370

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Sustainable Future by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ingrid C. Burke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0300255225

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A Better Planet by Ingrid C. Burke Pdf

A practical, bipartisan call to action from the world's leading thinkers on the environment and sustainability with a foreword by Yale's dean of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Ingrid C. "Indy" Burke.