Economics in Context Initiative
The goal of the Economics in Context Initiative (ECI) is to advance the theory, teaching and application of economics to serve the essential goals of humanity – goals that must include the fostering of equitable societies in ecologically sustainable surroundings.
ECI News
-
Averting Antimicrobial Resistance Through One Health Policy Solutions
By Eric Christine The same drugs that save lives and enable one of the largest food production industries are Read more
-
Teaching Modules Round-Up: Incorporating Environmental Issues into Introductory Economics
By Amita Ganesh Issues of climate, energy, trade and environment are central to understanding economic development around the world today. Read more
-
An Economic Assessment of US Meat Production: Market Failure and Policy Solutions
By Eric Christine Over the past decade, the US meat market—driven largely by cattle and swine—has been the single Read more
-
Regenerating the Soil Economy: Policy Insights from Northeastern Agriculture
By Eric Christine As topsoil degradation and climate change threaten ecological habitats across the US and the world, transitioning Read more
-
FAQs: Understanding and Transitioning Towards a Circular Economy
By Tim Thornton Much economic activity is currently characterized by a linear process of ‘make-take-waste’, in which finite resources are Read more