Economics in Context Initiative
The goal of the Economics in Context Initiative (ECI) is to advance the theory, teaching and application of economics to serve the essential goals of humanity – goals that must include the fostering of equitable societies in ecologically sustainable surroundings.
ECI News
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FAQs: Understanding and Transitioning Towards a Circular Economy
By Tim Thornton Much economic activity is currently characterized by a linear process of ‘make-take-waste’, in which finite resources are Read more
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The State of Global Climate Policy in 2024 and the Road to Baku and Beyond
By Jonathan M. Harris The year 2023 was the hottest year in recorded history, and 2024 is on track to Read more
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ECI Modules Round-Up: Innovative Teaching Resources on Key Economic Issues
By Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar The Economics in Context Initiative (ECI) has developed a series of teaching modules on various environmental Read more
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Corporate Power in a Global Economy
By Brian Roach Standard economic theory fails to address the economic and political significance of modern multinational corporations. In this Read more
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Public Goods in Everyday Life
By June Sekera This module offers a framework for understanding “public goods” as a concept in economics and as real-world Read more