Rethinking Capitalism (from Modern Money Lab UK)
Learn more about the economic principles that can make a doughnut or degrowth-based economy work in practice
Rethinking Capitalism
Economics where People and the Environment matter
This two-day seminar includes discussion on some of the most pressing economic issues facing the world today.
Topics include inequality, insecurity, the climate crisis, the national budget, challenging economic narratives around growth and a campaign for a fairer and more sustainable economy, drawn from modern monetary theory and ecological economics.
Dates: 21-22 June, 2025
Location: Auditorium DP01, Ark Burlington Danes Academy, Du Cane Road, White City, London, W12 0TN
Course outline: Adapted from a university economics subject, the course is divided into ten units, most of which feature a 20-30 minute introduction, a 10-15 minute video and at least 20 minutes of small-group discussion. The timetable is subject to minor changes, but this will give some idea of the scope of the course.
Facilitator: Associate Professor Steven Hail, Lecturer at Torrens University Australia and Economist at Modern Money Lab.
Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided on both days.
DAY ONE
9:30am Registration
10:00am—10:10am Welcome and housekeeping
10:10am—11:30am Part 1: Capitalism and beyond
11.30am—12:00pm Morning tea
12:00pm—1:00pm Part 2: Ecological foundations
1:00pm—2:00pm Lunch
2:00pm—3:30pm Part 3: The Deficit Myth
3:30pm—3:45pm Afternoon tea
3:45pm—4:30pm Part 4: Inequality and employment
Evening social
DAY TWO
9:30am Registration
10:00am—10:10am Welcome and housekeeping
10:10am—11.30am Part 5: An economics fit for humans
11:30am—12:00pm Morning tea
12.00pm—1:00pm Part 6: Rethinking trade and development
1:00pm—2:00pm Lunch
2:00pm—3:30pm Part 7: Finding The Money documentary screening *
3:30pm—4:00pm Part 8: Finding the Money Q&A
4.00pm—4:30pm Part 9: Conclusion - planting a tree
* optional, in case you've already seen the film
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