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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

👀 Looking for a summer school? Apply today! This year's EAEPE summer school is on Global Geographies of Thought in Economics, Law, and Political Economy eaepe.org/summer-schoo...

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...

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...

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...

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

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/

"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...

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.

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...

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...

History & Philosophy of Economics is in danger at Cambridge Uni! Cambridge Faculty of Economics wants to suspend this paper - which would only narrow the already small scope of the subject. 📣 Add your voice! Tell them to keep it: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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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...

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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

An ongoing series brings together Economic History scholars from across the Global South for exchanges that connect the present to the past. The Economic Histories of the Global South is a series collaboration with @WitsWiSER & @pathwaysfromneo Watch: www.youtube.com/watch

Did you do the International Baccalaureate? They're designing their next econ course and are looking for you! Help them shape the next IB econ course to create a course that supports a more equal world 🌎 Register your interest: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

The UN is running a process to move #BeyondGDP - to include wellbeing in our metrics. Through the Youth Moving Beyond GDP initiative young people have been co-architects of this process 🔥 Read more about the role they've played on our blog: rethinkeconomics.org/blog/2026/03...

The disappointment at #COP30 last year was palpable. It failed to deliver on its promise of being the 'people's COP'. Without dealing with our quest for endless growth the COP progress will never be more than greenwash, argues Merja Turpeinen: rethinkeconomics.org/blog/2026/03... Photo: ckohtala

A new heterodox course brings art to the classroom and connects economics to justice. Sasha High, a lecturer on the course, gives us her insight: rethinkeconomics.org/blog/2026/03...

It's that time again: Join us for our members call! 🌟 Meet other rethinkers and find your place in our global network 💡 ⏰ 18th March, 13:00 UTC, Online Sign up: actionnetwork.org/events/membe...

Our Local Group training gives you the skills to get your group off the ground! ⏰ Apply before Sunday 21st March! Apply here: rethinkeconomics.org/resources/tr...

The super-rich are a threat to democracy. To challenge ultra-wealth we must first understand it - by understanding the dreams and fears of the super-rich. The latest in the Economists 4 Future Anti-Fascist Economics Debate series looks at just this: www.econ4future.org/articles/gre...

To understand an economic system you need to know its history. To challenge an economic system you need to lay bare it's biases.

What do you think? Could a complexity model help us accelerate to a greener, cleaner society? Photo credit: Magnus Manske

In 2024 we released our report 'Is Economics Fit for the 21st Century?' - great to see it being quoted in this article. The challenge to mainstream economics only grows louder 📣 Take a read: www.thedailystar.net/campus/opini...

The climate crisis is a crisis of inequality - meaning climate policy must be designed with those most impacted in mind. The second in the Economists4Future Anti-Facist Economics Debate Series looks at this in the context of Germany: www.econ4future.org/articles/cli...

'Economics is only ever called upon to defend the status quo' But Rethinking Economics chapters across the world are changing this. There's great coverage of the work being done by one of these groups - Rethinking Economics Oxford - in this piece: www.oxfordstudent.com/2026/02/21/a...

The stories people hear about the economy are narrow, confusing, or just plain wrong. We're changing that. If you are a UK-based creator that interested in progressive change, join our new programme! Apply by 9th March, 9am UTC: bit.ly/4seiAFl

Great to see REI featured in @motherjones.com ! This republish of the @theguardian.com piece covering our work shows how this global movement has secured more than 80 campaign wins - including major curriculum reforms 🔥 Now we're working on the next 80+! ✨ www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Organisers from around the world shared their wins, goals, and big plans for their groups with Rethinking Economics International this year 🌎 Join us for the next one!

As fascism rises across the world - what role can economics play in resisting? Explore just that - read the first in our Anti-fascist Economics articles series: www.econ4future.org/articles/a-t...

It's not just in the classroom that we're given models that don't reflect reality. Want to read more? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

What does a pluralist, decolonial development policy look like beyond #GDP? Take a look ⬇️