New Economics Foundation (NEF)
nef (the new economics foundation) is an independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being.
We aim to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues. We work in partnership and put people and the planet first.
nef was founded in 1986 by the leaders of The Other Economic Summit (TOES) which forced issues such as international debt onto the agenda of the G7 and G8 summits.
It combines rigorous analysis and policy debate with practical solutions on the ground, often run and designed with the help of local people, creating new ways of measuring progress towards increased well-being and environmental sustainability.
nef works with all sections of society in the UK and internationally - civil society, government, individuals, businesses and academia - to create more understanding and strategies for change.
6 publications
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Where does money come from? A guide to the UK monetary and banking system. Second Edition.
Josh Ryan Collins, Tony Greenham, Richard Andreas Werner, Andrew Jackson, November 2012
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Eminent Corporations : the Rise and Fall of the Great British Corporation
David Boyle, September 2010
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A bit rich. Calculating the real value to society of different professions
December 2009
NEF
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Collective, 2008
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From the ashes of the crash : 20 first steps from new economics to rebuild a better economy
Andrew Simms, 2008
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Ecological Debt. The Health of the Planet and the Wealth of Nations
Andrew Simms, Pluto Press, UK, May 2005
NEF
A pedagogical tool
2 proposals
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The Great Transition: Navigating Social, Economic, Ecological Change in Turbulent Times
Michael Lewis, Patrick Conaty, October 2009
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A well-being manifesto for a flourishing society
A well-being manifesto from NEF (New Economics Foundation) which seeks to answer the question « what would politics look like if promoting people’s well-being was one of government’s main aims? »
September 2004
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16 Analyses/working papers/articles
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Energising money: An introduction to energy currencies and accounting
Josh Ryan Collins, Ludwig Schuster, Tony Greenham, 2012
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Towards a Global Finance System at the Service of Sustainable Development
Assessing the development impact of European and global financial reforms
2011
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The (un)happy planet Index 2.0. Why good lives don’t have to cost the Earth
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June 2010
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21 hours. Why a shorter working week can help us all to flourish in the 21st century
February 2010
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Growth isn’t possible. Why we need a new economic direction
2010
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Other worlds are possible. Human progress in an age of climate change
This sixth report from the Working Group on Climate Change and Development argues that our chances of triumphing over climate change will rise dramatically if we recognise that there we need not one but many models of human development.
November 2009
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November 2009
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Green Well Fair. Three economies for social justice
February 2009
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Seven principles for measuring what matters .A guide to effective public policy-making
January 2009
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The Great Transition. A tale of how it turned out right
Stephen Spratt, Andrew Simms, Eva Neitzert, Josh Ryan Collins, 2009
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November 2008
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From the ashes of the crash. 20 first steps from new economics to rebuild a better economy
October 2008
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July 2008
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Limits to property.The failure of restrictive property regimes in the modern world
Andrew Simms, Jo Drury, Kim Trathen, September 2003
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Finance for local development: New solutions for public-private action
This handbook, one of the outcomes of a project “Getting the Framework Right: Public Support Strategies and Measures for Local and Micro-finance” shows good practice internationally in public support for local and micro-finance; and how to develop and implement policy instruments to give effective support to local and micro-finance in one’s own territory.
2001
INAISE, NEF