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Seven Short Papers
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Seven Short Papers
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(Paper, 2 pgs.)

These briefing papers, created by the Center for the Advancement of a Steady State Economy, provide a concise, digestible background and context for the current model of growth-based economy, the nature and origins of its shortcomings, and a roadmap for moving to a new, sustainable model.

Economy, Article, 10 min or less, Begin Here
7 Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist
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7 Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist
Economy, Video, 10 min or less, Begin Here

(Video Series)

This series of seven video shorts steps you through a new way to think about economics, based on sustainable systems.

Economy, Video, 10 min or less, Begin Here
The Story of Stuff
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The Story of Stuff
Short Film, Economy, Begin Here

(SHORT FILM, 21 MIN.)

Annie Leonard narrates a tour de force of consumerism.  This dense and entertaining video is documented to the gills; an annotated script is downloadable from the “Story of Stuff” website.

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The True Cost
Economy, Film
The True Cost
Economy, Film

(FILM, 92 MIN.)

A 2015 documentary, directed by Andrew Morgan, focusing  on aspects of the garment industry ―  from production (mainly exploring the life of low-wage workers in developing countries) to its after-effects such as river and soil pollution, pesticide contamination, disease and death. Using an approach that looks at environmental, social and psychological aspects, it also examines consumerism and mass media, ultimately linking them to global capitalism. The documentary is a collage of several interviews with environmentalists, garment workers, factory owners, and people organizing fair trade companies or promoting sustainable clothing production.

Economy, Film
The Big Pivot
Economy, 10 min or less, Video
The Big Pivot
Economy, 10 min or less, Video

(Video, 10 Min.)

This thoughtful  talk by Andrew Winston explores the challenges facing society and the role of business in meeting those challenges.

Economy, 10 min or less, Video
Going Beyond GDP
Economy, 10 min or less
Going Beyond GDP
Economy, 10 min or less

(VIDEO, 3 MIN.)

A short, fascinating video introducing the problems with GDP as an indicator of economic well-being, using the collapse of the cod fishery in Newfoundland.

Economy, 10 min or less
Doughnut Economics
Economy, Book
Doughnut Economics
Economy, Book

(BOOK)

Humanity’s 21st century challenge is to meet the needs of all within the means of the planet. In other words, to ensure that no one falls short on life’s essentials (from food and housing to healthcare and political voice), while ensuring that collectively we do not overshoot our pressure on Earth’s life-supporting systems, on which we fundamentally depend – such as a stable climate, fertile soils, and a protective ozone layer. The Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries is a playfully serious approach to framing that challenge, and it acts as a compass for human progress this century.

Economy, Book