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 […]
Marilyn Joy Waring’s Time Use Revolution: A Perfect Fit for Design Economics
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 […]
Certified B Corps: Pioneering Design Economics in the “For Good Movement”
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 […]
World Futures Journal: A New Design Economics Framework Published
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 […]
Remembering Hazel Henderson: A Visionary Pioneer of Design Economics
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 […]
Doughnut Economics: A Tasty Example of Design Economics
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 […]
Compass Magazine: Leveraging a Design Economics Framework to Disrupt Economics
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 […]
Non-Profits Should Lead New Social Compact
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 […]
A Conversation With Futurists: What We Discussed at FPP 20/20
Three themes: the future of work, rebuilding education, and the limitations of philanthropy. I recently participated in “A Conversation with Futurists” discussion as part of FPP 20/20, the Florida Prosperity Partnership’s Twelfth Annual Financial Capability Training Conference. My co-futurists were […]
Supply, Demand, and the Grounded Market
After decades of neglect by economists, markets must be empowered to do more. “The American dream is alive, but fraying,” said Jamie Dimon, CEO of Chase last August. The Business Roundtable, where Dimon serves as Chairman, had just made headlines […]