Doughnut Economics Simulation
A Spreadsheet for Simulating the Doughnut Economics in the Classroom
Version 1.0 (October 2021)
Overview
This tool consists of a spreadsheet that could be applied for simulating interactions between countries, companies, financial institutions, international organizations, and civil society in a global setting.
It has been designed and implemented for educational purposes in a course in Economics of the Global South.
It has been used in an online setting but could be also applied in a face-to-face environment in its current format.
Why use it?
It allows the application of theoretical knowledge in a practical way.
It helps students understand the intricacies of the global economy and the complexity in seeking to achieve social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
It contributes to helping students acquire a set of key cognitive, skill-based, and affective learning outcomes that are crucial for education for sustainable development.
Who is it for?
Educators working in higher education institutions (even though it could be adapted to lower educational levels), policymakers, decision-makers, or facilitators willing to organize a workshop regarding Doughnut Economics.
How long does it take?
It has been applied during a three-hour session, but the format is flexible and could be implemented in shorter or longer sessions.
Longer simulations will allow the students to explore the intricacies of Doughnut Economics in deeper detail and have a more enriching experience.
How many people is it for?
It could be used with groups of 10 to 50 students. We recommend that they work in teams during the simulations to enhance teamwork, discussion, public speaking and
What materials do you need?
A detailed explanation of the implementation and the toolkit (spreadsheet) can be accessed in the scientific paper following the link below.
(This tool will be updated as we use it on more occasions)
What does the facilitator need to know or be able to do?
The facilitator must master the theoretical framework of the doughnut economy and the circular economy. He/she should also read the instructions carefully and familiarize him/herself with the spreadsheets before implementing the activity.
Acknowledgments
This tool was developed in collaboration with Prof. Ángela Suárez-Collado, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Salamanca
Links
The results of the educational experience have been published here: https://doi.org/10.3390/su13137201
Citation
Sierra, Javier; Suárez-Collado, Ángela. Understanding Economic, Social, and Environmental Sustainability Challenges in the Global South. 2021. Sustainability. (13) Page 7201. https://doi.org/10.3390/SU13137201.
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Jochelle Laguipo
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Eva Marina Valencia Leñero
Mexico City, Mexico
| Sustainability Transitions Specialist | Co-Founder of Mexico City's Doughnut Economic Coalition + Scaling Coordinator in CIMMYT-CGIAR After finishing my MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management in Lund University with a thesis to downscale the doughnut for Mexico City's water policies, I learned research was not enough to make a change. For this reason, I have co-founded the Tricolor Coalition (Mexico City's Doughnut Economic Coalition) to collaborate with other agents of change to promote sustainability transitions in Mexico City. We are now developing community, informative, and capacity building activities to support Mexico City's agents of change interested in promoting this transition. I am currently also working as a Scaling Coordinator in the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center. In my job, I continue to learn about systems thinking approaches, and about what types of food innovations could be scaled (why? and where?) to create more impact. Moreover, I also have experience in international and national public administrations, and I have specialized in the water-food-energy sectors and climate change challenges.
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Karina Olavarria
Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
Soy Karina, me considero una ingeniera de los procesos de reemplazo. Soy una optimista.
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Ramiro Bueno Martínez
Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, España
Social Entrepreneur and IT Independent Consultant Digital Transformation, Circular Economy and Entrepreneurship
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Subin Kang
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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Crystal Drakes
Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
I'm an economist by training but after being exposed to environmental and resource management, it is evident the discipline of economics of the 21st century needs radical transformation to address the local and global challenges we face. I've worked as a research analyst and development economist and I believe the world has a window of opportunity to refashion how we live our lives that is more compassionate to others and respectful of the environment.
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Nicholas Osborne
Hong Kong
Educator working in the sustainability sphere.
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Greg Hart
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I am a partner in Future Fit Cities. A design and investment venture that is focused on bringing Doughnut-friendly ventures and infrastructure to life and to global impact. I am also a co-founder of InceptionU which is working on transitioning people to the essential competencies required for thriving in the desirable future. We need to be on a path to a regenerative future.
