Is there an Economy for the Common Good?
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digital resource
Date Issued
2024-04-17
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BUSINESS FOR HUMANITY WITH CHRISTIAN FELBER
Join us for an exclusive interview with Christian Felber, visionary founder of the Economy for the Common Good (ECG)! In this episode, we'll explore how the ECG offers a transformative framework for economic and social change, grounded in democratic values, sustainability, and solidarity. Discover how collaborative action and institutional innovation are reshaping the economy to serve the well-being of all individuals and communities, fostering a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. We'll delve into the values and beliefs driving the ECG's ethos, the intricacies of political and economic institutions needed to transform a capitalistic incentive system focused on growth and individual profit, including the concept of a cooperative market economy and the radical reformation of finance and banking. The ECG's approach is not only distinguished by its sophisticated theoretical foundations but also by its proven operational success. With over 4500 members worldwide, this movement stands as a beacon of hope for positive change on a global scale! Don't miss a memorable conversation that promises new insights and inspiration!
[ABOUT CHRISTIAN FELBER]
Christian Felber has enjoyed a distinguished academic career, teaching at various renowned universities since 2008, including the Vienna University of Economics and Business, University of Graz, and University of Applied Arts in Vienna, earning a teaching prize from the University of Graz in 2013 and becoming a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam in 2018. Christian is perhaps best known for his activism and political efforts, co-founding organizations like Attac Austria in 2000 and the Movement Foundation Austria in 2009, which supported initiatives like the Democratic Bank and Economy for the Common Good. Christian is a prolific author with 15 books to his name, including bestsellers translated into 15 languages.
Join us for an exclusive interview with Christian Felber, visionary founder of the Economy for the Common Good (ECG)! In this episode, we'll explore how the ECG offers a transformative framework for economic and social change, grounded in democratic values, sustainability, and solidarity. Discover how collaborative action and institutional innovation are reshaping the economy to serve the well-being of all individuals and communities, fostering a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. We'll delve into the values and beliefs driving the ECG's ethos, the intricacies of political and economic institutions needed to transform a capitalistic incentive system focused on growth and individual profit, including the concept of a cooperative market economy and the radical reformation of finance and banking. The ECG's approach is not only distinguished by its sophisticated theoretical foundations but also by its proven operational success. With over 4500 members worldwide, this movement stands as a beacon of hope for positive change on a global scale! Don't miss a memorable conversation that promises new insights and inspiration!
[ABOUT CHRISTIAN FELBER]
Christian Felber has enjoyed a distinguished academic career, teaching at various renowned universities since 2008, including the Vienna University of Economics and Business, University of Graz, and University of Applied Arts in Vienna, earning a teaching prize from the University of Graz in 2013 and becoming a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam in 2018. Christian is perhaps best known for his activism and political efforts, co-founding organizations like Attac Austria in 2000 and the Movement Foundation Austria in 2009, which supported initiatives like the Democratic Bank and Economy for the Common Good. Christian is a prolific author with 15 books to his name, including bestsellers translated into 15 languages.
Language
English