Institute for Economic Evolution

Lynn Stout, a distinguished professor of corporate and business law, proposed a groundbreaking approach to reforming capitalism in her posthumously published book “Citizen Capitalism: How a Universal Fund Can Provide Influence and Income to All” (2019), co-authored with Sergio Gramitto […]

In recent years, a new economic paradigm has been gaining traction, challenging the long-held beliefs of both trickle-down and traditional bottom-up economics. Known as “Middle-out Economics,” this approach argues that a strong middle class is the true engine of economic […]

Riane Eisler, a systems scientist, cultural historian, and attorney, has made significant contributions to our understanding of human societies and economies. Her groundbreaking work on partnership systems and caring economics offers a fresh perspective that aligns remarkably well with the […]

In the realm of economic thought, few voices have been as revolutionary and impactful as that of Marilyn Joy Waring. Her groundbreaking work, particularly her emphasis on the importance of time use data in economic analysis, has challenged long-held assumptions […]

In recent years, a quiet revolution has been taking place in the business world. The rise of Certified B Corps and Benefit Corporations, championed by the non-profit B Lab, is reshaping how we think about the role of business in […]

The Institute for Economic Evolution is pleased to announce the publication of “A Case for Design and Speculative Economics: Leveraging Interdisciplinary Pressure to Disrupt Economic Orthodoxy” by Vinny Tafuro in the World Futures journal. This article introduces the concept of […]

Hazel Henderson, a self-taught economist, futurist, and sustainability advocate, spent decades challenging conventional economic wisdom and proposing innovative alternatives. Her work, which spans from the 1960s until her passing, one year ago today on May 22, 2022, embodies the principles […]

Kate Raworth’s groundbreaking work, Doughnut Economics, has been making waves in economic circles since its publication in 2017. This innovative approach to economics not only challenges traditional economic thinking but also serves as an excellent example of design economics. In […]

The February issue of Compass magazine, the global voice of professional futurists, has just published an article by Institute for Economic Evolution founder, Vinny Tafuro. This quarterly magazine shares the diverse voices of professional futurists from around the world and […]

How Google’s 20% time could help mend America Following a year where COVID abruptly forced remote work and racism and financial inequity took center stage, the non-profit sector has an opportunity to change Americans’ relationship with work. There is no […]