Economics for Change

A student-run organisation striving to bring economics into the 21st century. Member of @rethinkecon | Based out of @EdinburghUni

[Greta Thunberg @GretaThunberg]

”The level of ice loss revealed by the group matches the worst-case-scenario predictions outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)”

Earth has lost 28 trillion tonnes of ice in less than 30 years. #FaceTheClimateEmergency

https://t.co/SvGWDnkIZC

[Sam Butler-Sloss @SamButl3r]

I have written a piece on what responding to this moment wisely might entail. I argue to accelerate an economic paradigm shift, we need a revolution in our reigning mental models - we need to move attention & action 'upstream'. @KTrebeck https://t.co/xNXcHiB515

[Rethinking Economics @rethinkecon]

2020 has been a year of upheaval, showing that understanding the forces at play has never been more important. The Rethinking Economics Festival is a celebration of pluralist, diverse and interdisciplinary economic thinking. Join us online, July 22-26
https://t.co/zgfjBcYKCy

[Rethinking Economics @rethinkecon]

"five female economists...are revolutionising their field by questioning the meaning of everything from ‘value’ and ‘debt’ to ‘growth’ and ‘GDP.’"

https://t.co/Qwtj4YNplD

[Rethinking Economics @rethinkecon]

The COVID-19 pandemic is set to bring about one of the worst economic crises in modern times.

But how well have economists done to give the public explanations & solutions about what is happening, & how the economy can recover?

Have your say:

https://t.co/SHiFqc0vnd

[Economics for Change @Econ4Change]

It’s been a while since we’ve posted on here, but we’re back and getting ready for a new year of challenging ourselves and others to change the economic status quo.

Get ready to meet our new committee on Friday!

[Rethinking Economics @rethinkecon]

🚨 ALERT ALERT 🚨 Role Openings at Rethinking Economics

We are excited to announce our search for a new Co-director and new trustees. Find our more here:

https://t.co/wVSVYSJF4s

[Post Growth Institute @postgrowth]

"The most cited journal in economics has never published an article on climate change" https://t.co/sL4pLACgOG h/t @SamButl3r @WEAll_Alliance @econ4change @rethinkecon @econ4future #postgrowth

[DiEM25 @DiEM_25]

On Nov 8 @yanisvaroufakis, @mera25_gr MP & @DiEM_25 co-founder, presented a talk at @Cambridge_Uni in the context of a fascinating group of academics – the Cambridge Circus – seeking the kind of economics that can be a force for good.

Watch it below!

https://t.co/Ekp05ndgBT

[Economics for Change @Econ4Change]

Questions of economics are central to solving this crisis.
The economics profession must raise its game and devise a more impactful contribution.

Sign the letter below!

#Economists4Future #Fridays4Future

[Economists for Future @econ4future]

JOIN US in urging economists to step up & devise a more impactful contribution to the greatest challenge of our time: the #climatecrisis. Sign the open letter for change👇

https://t.co/UT3QTbaDuw

#Economists4Future

[Economics for Change @Econ4Change]

Edinburgh folk, come see @graceblakeley speak tonight at 7pm, Teviot Row House!!
https://t.co/GcchHythev

[Economics for Change @Econ4Change]

@ekvous @graceblakeley @LabourInt @DaniRowley Teviot Row House, 7pm
https://t.co/GcchHythev

[Economics for Change @Econ4Change]

Can't wait to host @graceblakeley in Edinburgh this friday to discuss her important new book 'How to save the world from financialisation'!!
https://t.co/GcchHythev

[Economics for Change @Econ4Change]

Watch out for the launch (end of November)!! 👀👀

And if you are interested in helping to take this campaign global: join their international team of student volunteers or get in touch!

More info on roles & how to apply here: https://t.co/5rrKVzmEuI

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[Economics for Change @Econ4Change]

THE ECONOMICS COMMUNITY MUST URGENTLY DEVISE A MORE IMPACTFUL CONTRIBUTION TO HELP SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
This is the message of the soon to launch campaign Economists 4 Future.

They are recruiting volunteers for their international team!

More info in thread!

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[Economics for Change @Econ4Change]

We must redefine what it means to "think like an economist" in 21st-century @KateRaworth.

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