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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

GDP doesn't tell the whole story. Why are young people pushing back on it as a measure of progress? We've brought together a youth network from around the world to apply the pressure needed to move beyond GDP. Read their full perspective here: tinyurl.com/3xyhw5dd

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Part-2 message from former Rethinker and now UK MP, economist and journalist, Yuan Yang! It's flashback video from 2021, but her message about working as part of a movement still hits hard. One to watch to get you fired up for organising this year. 🔥

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A message from former Rethinker and now UK MP, economist and journalist, Yuan Yang! It's flashback video from 2021, but her message is just as relevant today. Essential viewing for all the Rethinkers taking on the curriculum reform challenge this year. 🔥

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Build real power in your team this month! ✊ Growing your group brings richer conversations, a bigger community and more hands on deck. We gathered together the network's top tips for recruitment so that you don't have to do the work yourself. Have fun out there!

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Why are African Rethinkers buzzing after the National Executive Convening? 🚀 We asked the activists why this space is a game-changer for themselves and their group. Hear their thoughts in this quick video! 🌍✨

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Last year, Rethinking Economics York University used our Action Fund to run an incredible Model COP26 event! 🌍 Have an idea for an event you want to bring to life? ✨ Our Action Fund is open to members twice a year! rethinkeconomics.org/become-a-mem...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It’s happened. The world has its first trillionaire, and frankly, it made our stomachs turn. The next REI newsletter drops this week with our take—and what other Rethinkers are saying about it. Don't miss out. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to sign up rethinkeconomics.org/.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Will Lula’s new legislation let Brazilian workers reclaim their time from work? As Brazil’s six-day workweek comes up for political discussion, Georgia Gadotti dos Anjos shares the inside scoop on the debate. rethinkeconomics.org/blog/2026/07... #WorkersRights #LaborRights

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

New mini series alert 🔊 We went to the UK Economy's Movement Gathering and picked up a thing or two about organising. What lesson would you add from your movement’s experiences? Answer below 👇 #NewEconomy #PostCapitalism #EcologicalEconomics #HeterodoxEconomics

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Shout-out to Rethinking Economics Cavendish Society in Zambia! 🇿🇲 They hosted a powerful debate on Zambia’s Economic Futures. Want to host an event? REI offers quarterly funding! Become a member to pitch your idea: rethinkeconomics.org/become-a-mem... #RethinkingEconomics 🇿🇲#ZambianEconomics

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

What explains Elon Musk’s success? Economics textbooks say free markets create innovators. New economy thinking argues taxpayers fund the research, science, and take the risk, while entrepreneurs commercialise and take the credit. What do you think? Discuss below 👇 #EconomicInequality

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The world is on fire and economics is still teaching like it’s 1980. Join our year-long Campaigning for Ecological Economics training to develop your skills and create change. Join as a member this week to book your spot. rethinkeconomics.org/become-a-mem...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The question of what an economy built around wellbeing - not growth - looks like dominates many of us in the heterodox space. Over 400 people have shown us what a shared solution looks like: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... What do you think?

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We economists have done the maths: ‘growth’ is a doomed strategy – there is a better way | Olivier De Schutter and others

Our roadmap has been shaped by experts across the world. We call on political leaders at all levels to use it, says Olivier De Schutter and others

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

There's a reason democracy is in crisis and climate breakdown is escalating. Your daily reminder that we collectively have enough - it's just in the hands of too few.

Graduated purple and yellow background. Text says 'Musk just became the world's first billionaire. Here's 4 things that could be done with that money. Provide clean water to everyone for 20 years. Rebuild Gaza 14 times over. Fund global famine relief 166 times over. Give everyone $125.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A better, more equitable world is possible. Ending inequality and avoiding climate breakdown are two sides of the same coin.

Blue text says: 90% OF THE WORLD COULD DOUBLE THEIR INCOME WHILE WORKING HALF AS MUCH. A global transition to a world where the climate is protected and everyone experiences high levels of wellbeing is possible if three conditions are met, according to a new report. FAST DECARBONISATION. IN ORDER TO DO SO WE ALSO NEED SUFFICIENCY. BUT NEITHER OF THESE CAN BE ACHIEVED WITHOUT MASSIVELY REDUCING WEALTH AND POWER INEQUALITY.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Only a month after launching our membership we're almost 200 strong! ⭐ If you're a member come along to our RE Fundamentals call to learn more about our global community: rethinkeconomics.org/events/rethi...

A photo of someone at an RE workshop smiling into the camera lens. In the top left corner, dark blue text over yellow highlight says ‘Almost 200 people have said no…’ Below light blue text over dark blue highlight says ‘To an econ that harms us all’.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Decisions about local communities need to be made by local communities. That starts with effective local government. Read the latest E4F blog on how strong financial capacity is key to that and how it can be improved: www.econ4future.org/articles/how...

A black square with a white square over it and a blue circle. Text says: (How) Can the Financial Capacity of Municipalities Be Strengthened Again?

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The World Cup starts next week but it's a tournament built on inequality. Here are the many issues with it.

Football comes from & created strong communities but this world cup shows what football for a few looks like here are the issues:
High ticket prices Deadly emissions
ICE involvement
FIFA’s partnership with Aramco Dispossession of local communities
Money spent instead of on public services

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Solidarity is at the core of what we do - and the core of our membership structure too. Join us as a solidarity member today! rethinkeconomics.org/become-a-mem...

Blue background with yellow highlight and blue text of the same dark blue which says: 'Solidarity with social movements is central to what we do'.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The energy crisis, brought on by the Iran war, shows why cutting our reliance on fossil fuels is essential for the climate and autonomy. The latest in the E4F Anti-Fascist Debate series, reflects on this very issue in the context of Germany: www.econ4future.org/articles/gre...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

So often the preventing climate breakdown is pitched against a healthy economy. Of course, addressing the climate crisis challenges an economic system based on growth. But even without that many of the arguments used are based on disproven myths.

Photo of a broken iceberg. Text says: Let's debunk the myths around econ and climate. False myths: #1: climate action increases cost of living. #2: renewable energy is more expensive. #3: certain industries are essential for the economy.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Just become an RE member? This call is for you! The RE Fundamentals call is for RE members - become a member to join 🌟 Sign up here: rethinkeconomics.org/events/rethi...

Photo of students at a RE workshop working together in a group. Over the top text says 'become a member & join us to discuss key econ questions'.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Governments have always adapted to meet the challenges of the world - today that is no different. With multiple crises facing us - how can governments adapt to respond to them? Read the latest in the E4F Anti-Fascist debate series: www.econ4future.org/articles/sta...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The world's largest survey on democracy is revealing. The Democracy Perception Index is an annual survey that interviewed 94,000 on their perception of democracy. It's telling - here are some take-aways.

Black and white photo of people. Text in light blue says: 5 take-aways from the world's biggest survey on democracy. 1. DEMOCRACY IS IMPORTANT. 2. GOVTS AREN’T TRANSPARENT. 3. WELL-BEING IS A MAIN PURPOSE OF DEMOCRACY. 4. SWEDEN TOPS THE LIST. 5. PERCEPTION OF THE US IS LOW.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We're not economists, we're rethinkers. Because we can't keep the same economic system and expect different results. Join us today: rethinkeconomics.org/become-a-mem...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

When we talk about the climate crisis we talk a lot about energy (naturally!) but not about housing. But the just transition's success depends on housing being brought back into public hands, according to the latest post in the 'Anti-Fascist Debate Series': www.econ4future.org/articles/hou...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Seminar invite 📢 Rising for Palestine – Africans in Solidarity for Decolonisation and Liberation This seminar at University of Johannesburg explores the history of genocide, apartheid & colonialism Hosted by Rethinking Economics for Africa, Afro-Middle East Centre & Palestine Solidarity Campaign

A graphic with information about the 'Rising for Palestine – Africans in Solidarity for Decolonisation and Liberation' seminar at University of Johannesburg run by Rethinking Economics for Africa. On the left are two hands meeting in union, one presumably from Palestine with the fishnet and olive tree pattern that adorns the Palestinian keffiyeh and the second presumably from the African continent.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

The transition to renewable energy could democratise our energy system - wind and solar can be available to everyone, after all. But the emergence of AI could threaten that, according to the latest post in the Anti-Fascist Debate series: www.econ4future.org/articles/why...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A recent decision in Scotland is a major boost for the community wealth building movement. To learn more about community wealth building take a look at this from @doughnuteconomics.bsky.social: doughnuteconomics.org/stories/comm...

Photo looking over Glasgow river. Text: KEEPING WEALTH IN COMMUNITIES IS ECON JUSTICE. In today’s system so much of what we spend leaks out of our communities

When it leaks out it extracts from the community and creates wealth and power for a small number of people

In February, Scotland passed a law requiring public bodies to focus on the creation and retention of wealth in local economies

It’s the first time a western country put this into law & a major boost for the community wealth building movement.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

It's time - our membership is now open! Become a member of Rethinking Economics International to help build a better economics for our futures, our communities and our planet. Join us: rethinkeconomics.org/become-a-mem...

A photo of someone speaking into a microphone at a Rethinking Economics event. Over the top is bold text in our new design. Dark blue text on a yellow rectangle says: It's finally here!. Below in lighter blue text on a dark blue rectangle it says: 'Become a member'.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Another example of how our economic system fails the most vulnerable. Debt is a matter of justice and equality.

Blue and yellow textboxes and text. Screenshot of a news article. Text says: Women are disproportionately impacted when debt repayments increase in GS countries, says a new UN report. As governments cut back public spending to deal with the rising debt women, who are over represented in sectors like education/care are more likely to lose their jobs.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Keep your eyes on our accounts next week - some exciting news is coming! Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear: rethinkeconomics.org/newsletter/

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

"Democracy is most resilient where workers can actively participate in shaping their future". As the far right rises, the 4th post in E4F's anti-fascist debate series looks at democracy and the energy transition in one of German's coal mining regions. Read more: www.econ4future.org/articles/str...

Black square with white square over the top and a blue circle. Text over the top says: Structural Change in Lusatia: Democracy Under Pressure.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Across the world we're seeing militarism rise - at the same time as climate breakdown accelerates. This is not a coincidence, the two are intricately connected.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Our economic system is broken and the climate crisis is escalating. Join LSE's 'How to Save the Planet' festival to explore how we can face these existential threats head one: www.lse.ac.uk/events/lse-f...

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How to save the planet with Mariana Mazzucato

5pm Mon 15 Jun | Mariana Mazzucato | Free event at the LSE Festival: How to save the planet | Ticket required

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Climate change and income inequality are two of the great challenges of our time. We cannot tackle one without tackling the other. Read the 3rd piece in the E4F anti-fascist debate series for more on how to tackle them: www.econ4future.org/articles/bey...

Black square with white square and green circle over the top. Text introduces the third article in the anti-fascist debate series and says: Beyond the averages: How can we measure social and ecological sustainability together?

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We're standing in solidarity with Dianey, founder and member of RE Kenya, who was seriously injured by the police during a fundraiser. A crowdfunding has been set up to support her medical expenses - contribute here: www.gofundme.com/f/medical-tr...

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Donate to Medical treatment for a victim of police violence in Kenya, organized by Uwe Fechner

Hi, I am Uwe Fechner, a wind energy researcher and climate act… Uwe Fechner needs your support for Medical treatment for a victim of police violence in Kenya

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Robert Skidelsky, the economic historian who was a leading authority on the life and work of John Maynard Keynes, has passed away www.theguardian.com/books/2026/a...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We need to shift our mindset from focusing on economic growth to focusing on wellbeing. That's where the solution to the climate crisis lies.

Green grainy background. Bold text of different fonts in green and yellow says chasing economic growth will never be sustainable. Below is a black and white photo of hands holding money. Text says: 'The climate crisis demands a radical redesign of the system we live under. Rising GDP leads to rising carbon emissions as people’s lifestyles change'. A graph shows rising GDP along with rising emissions for the past fifty or so years.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Yet again, fossil fuel execs and arms companies get rich off violence and destruction. In a global economy built on fossil fuels and militarism, a small number of super wealthy people are getting even richer.

Red background with outline of Iran. Text explains oil execs and arms companies are profiting from war in Iran. Defense contractors and oil companies are making huge amounts of money from the war in Iran and the global instability it is causing. Arms company Lockheed Martin, a central defense contractor of the US government, saw it’s stock price 25% since the start of the year. The price of US-produced oil has shot up following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz leading the share price of US oil companies to boom.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Our next newsletter comes out next week! Subscribe now to find out what the network has been up to: rethinkeconomics.org/newsletter/

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

If you have opinions, analysis and commentary - we have an opportunity for you. A new series amplifies voices from the Global South to shape discourses within the EU & German policy - if you've got a ideas, send us a pitch! Submit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Multi-coloured pastel background with lots of pink. Text says: Call for article submissions. A new article series seeks to amplify voices from the Global South in shaping discourses in the EU & German policy. Proposals that critically examine EU/German policy from a Global South lens are invited. The Voices in Transition series seeks to bridge critical gaps in policy debates by highlighting alternative frameworks that authors from and working on the Global South bring to urgent global challenges.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Your curriculum could be next! Join our campaign to get doughnut econ on the curriculum: actionnetwork.org/forms/doughn...

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Interested in learning more about the economy of the #DRC? Join this webinar from the co-founder of RE UC-Bukavu! 🗓️ Saturday 11th April - 8pm Sydney, 11am Kinshasa & London Join: us02web.zoom.us/j/8371168122

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

It's that time of year again! Time to start thinking about summer schools ☀️ Join the Post Keynesian Economics and Political Economy school in June! More info: www.postkeynesian.net/event/2026-p...

Background of students sitting around a table with the backdrop of mountains. Text invites you to the Post Keynesian Economics and Political Economy school from 21st-24th June At University of Greenwich
Places from £40
with/ without accommodation
School is aimed at undergraduate students.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Decolonising education starts with looking at our current education systems critically. When it comes to prioritising one knowledge system we see this heavily with econ education. #RethinkingEconomics is #decolonising economics.

Square text book paper. Title says: COLONIALISM HAS FUNDAMENTALLY SHAPED GLOBAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS. Arrow pointing to next slide says 'here's how'.

Square text book paper. Text: Under colonialism education serves to ensure the continued governance of the population - to do so it reinforces social hierarchies, supresses Indigenous knowledge, and creates ‘elite’ forms of education

From what our curriculums look like through to who has access to education - we still live with the impact today. Photo from Rhodes must fall campaign of students with banner saying 'don't diversify, decolonise'.

Square text book paper. Text: How we learn. Rather than allowing for many different forms of learning, schooling becomes about following the coloniser’s one set approach

With European colonialism teaching through oral traditions, apprenticeships, or land-based learning were replaced with teacher-centred, text-based and exam-driven approaches. Photo of trees beside.

Same background. Text: Before British colonisation India had a rich and decentralised education system that operated in regional languages as well as Sanskrit

Colonialism marginalised Indian knowledge systems - centuries of scientific, medical and philosophical advancements were erased

Not only did this impact education but it sought to erase Indian identity.

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The alarm bell is ringing for a global economy built on fossil-capitalism and yet the crisis spirals further. As always, the most marginalised - who have done least to cause this crisis - bear the biggest burden. www.newstatesman.com/internationa...

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The world energy shock is coming

The US and Israel’s illegal attack on Iran will provoke a global economic catastrophe

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Rethinking Economics International @rethinkecon.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The scale of change needed in this world can feel overwhelming. By focusing on the small steps together we can change the system. Take action today: rethinkeconomics.org/get-involved

Blue background with bubbles and text: 'small is good, small is all' by Adrienne Maree Brown. Creating change can feel daunting but Adrienne Maree Brown reminds us that small actions can have big impact - especially when we come together - collectively our small actions become seisemic shifts. We’ve seen the impact of this across the RE network! Whether RE Ecuador who reshaped their curriculum or the group at UNAM, Mexico, who got feminist-econ on the curriculum after an occupation at the uni. Ready to take action?

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