Embedding Holistic Economics: For a global community

January 26 — February 13, 2009

Manfred Max-Neef, Margrit Kennedy, Colin Hines, Wolfgang Sachs

15% summer discount for applications made before 31st July 2008

Problems with the global economy are presented in the mainstream media as those that can be managed within existing systems. There is a need for a transformation of economics if human society is to survive and prosper. The current economic crises present a real opportunity to achieve this.

Course Overview

Course teachers will outline the nature of the changes that are required both in conventional economic theory and the resulting economic structures. Participants will look at how the language and assumptions of economics have shaped the modern world and what new concepts and activities could be introduced to create a body of knowledge that promotes sustainability and equity. Participants will look at our existing money system and discuss alternatives which can facilitate a major shift of resources towards a low-carbon economy. They will look at the political, technological and cultural challenges of moving globally towards a resource-light economy. How much can be achieved by technical means? What role is there for cultural change? How can this be made to happen?

Which teachers are leading which week?
Week 1: Manfred Max Neef
Week 2: Margrit Kennedy & Colin Hines
Week 3: Wolfgang Sachs

This course is intended for: anyone interested in and/or working on cultural and economic change including economists, financial advisors, researchers, journalists and cultural analysts.

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Teachers

Manfred Max-Neef is a Chilean Economist. He is author of From the Outside Looking In: Experiences in Barefoot Economics, and Human-Scale Development. He received the Right Livelihood Award in 1983.

Margrit Kennedy is currently working on the implementation of practical examples of complementary currencies in 50 regions of Germany and Austria.

Colin Hines was the Co-ordinator of Greenpeace International’s Economics Unit and is advisor to the Green MEP Caroline Lucas. His most recent publication is Localization – A Global Manifesto.

Wolfgang Sachs is a Fellow at the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Energy and the Environment in Germany. His most recent book is Fair Future: Resource Conflicts, Security and Global Justice.

Course Fees

For businesses: One week £1,200, Two weeks £1,800, Three weeks £2,200
For individuals, NGOs & Educators: One week £700, Two weeks £1,300, Three weeks £1,800
These include accommodation, food, field trips and all teaching sessions.

15% summer discount for applications made before 31st July 2008

Masters credits available subject to University approval.

Applying for the MSc in Holistic Science? Please see information on MSc Short Course Options here

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