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 sustainable ecological surroundings.
ECI News
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Signs of Hope? Reflections on the Decades-Long Underestimation of Growth in Renewable Energy
By Stacey Yuen, with contributions by Dr. Brian Roach Two of the world’s most renowned energy agencies, the US Energy Read more
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Getting to Net Zero: Can We Do It?
By Stacey Yuen In advance of the upcoming November climate summit in Glasgow, President Joe Biden has pledged to slash Read more
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Competition or Cooperation? Understanding Human Behavior in Economic Analysis
By Dr. Tim Thornton Anybody familiar with economics, particularly with how economics is taught, will know full well how self-interest Read more
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Economics, Ecological Restoration and Systems Change: A Conversation with Neva Goodwin
By Stacey Yuen Urgent policy shifts and economic restructuring are critical for forestalling a climate disaster, but what does the Read more
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Nelson’s Article, “Economics and Community Knowledge-Making,” Published in Journal of Economic Methodology
ECI Senior Researcher Julie Nelson's article, "Economics and Community Knowledge-Making," was published in the Journal of Economic Methodology in January Read more