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| Mainstreaming new economic models - sign up for our New York event | Mainstreaming new economic models - sign up for our New York event |
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| A growing number of individuals and organisations are questioning an economy based on limitless growth. There are two broad reasons, they argue, why such an economy is doomed to fail: firstly it exploits the people and depletes the resources it relies on to survive; secondly it is accompanied by unacceptable – even unworkable – levels of inequality, financial instability and social unrest. | A growing number of individuals and organisations are questioning an economy based on limitless growth. There are two broad reasons, they argue, why such an economy is doomed to fail: firstly it exploits the people and depletes the resources it relies on to survive; secondly it is accompanied by unacceptable – even unworkable – levels of inequality, financial instability and social unrest. |
| From China’s stumbling stock markets to European austerity, global disruptions are leading to the emergence of new economic movements. The rise of anti-austerity parties such as Podemos in Spain and Syriza in Greece is just one example. | From China’s stumbling stock markets to European austerity, global disruptions are leading to the emergence of new economic movements. The rise of anti-austerity parties such as Podemos in Spain and Syriza in Greece is just one example. |
| While particular communities, political groups and businesses may have adopted economic models that prioritise people, the environment and greater social justice, a key issue is how these models might be scaled up. | While particular communities, political groups and businesses may have adopted economic models that prioritise people, the environment and greater social justice, a key issue is how these models might be scaled up. |
| Register to attend our public seminar – organised by Guardian Sustainable Business and supported by the Doen Foundation – on Thursday 12 November 2015, 2.30pm-5pm at The Conrad New York. | Register to attend our public seminar – organised by Guardian Sustainable Business and supported by the Doen Foundation – on Thursday 12 November 2015, 2.30pm-5pm at The Conrad New York. |
| Our panel: | Our panel: |
| Chair - Marc Gunther, editor at large, Guardian Sustainable Business US | Chair - Marc Gunther, editor at large, Guardian Sustainable Business US |
| Saskia Sassen, Robert S. Lynd professor of sociology and co-chair of The Committee on Global Thought, Columbia University | |
| Hunter Lovins, president, Natural Capitalism Solutions | Hunter Lovins, president, Natural Capitalism Solutions |
| Vincent Stanley, director of philosophy, Patagonia | Vincent Stanley, director of philosophy, Patagonia |
| More panelists tbc | More panelists tbc |
| Join us to discuss: | Join us to discuss: |
| • What alternative economic models are out there? | • What alternative economic models are out there? |
| • Who is putting them into practice? | • Who is putting them into practice? |
| • What are their risks and opportunities? | • What are their risks and opportunities? |
| • What is the potential of grassroots activity to create meaningful change | • What is the potential of grassroots activity to create meaningful change |
| • Do these models have the potential to scale? | • Do these models have the potential to scale? |
| • Where next? | • Where next? |
| Event information: | Event information: |
| Thursday 12 November 2015, 2.30pm-5pm | Thursday 12 November 2015, 2.30pm-5pm |
| The Conrad New York, 102 North End Avenue, New York, NY 10282 | The Conrad New York, 102 North End Avenue, New York, NY 10282 |
| This is a free event. Please be aware that the Guardian will not cover travel or accommodation expenses for attendees. | This is a free event. Please be aware that the Guardian will not cover travel or accommodation expenses for attendees. |
| Please fill in the form below to register your interest in attending. Places aren’t confirmed until you hear from us. | Please fill in the form below to register your interest in attending. Places aren’t confirmed until you hear from us. |