Kate Raworth on Economics for the 21st Century
0
Renegade economist Kate Raworth argues that our dangerously outdated economic theories need to be drawn anew.
Results
Videos & Audio
-
How to Think Like a 21st Century Economist
Renegade economist Kate Raworth argues that our dangerously outdated economic theories need to be drawn anew.
What is Universal Basic Income?
Watch our new Explainer video for a quick rundown of the basics of Universal Basic Income and why the RSA supports it.
RSA Makers Summit 2015
An all-day summit featuring the pioneering inventors, tweakers, crafters, coders and visionaries at the heart of the maker movement.
Publications
What lessons can be learned from the work of The Great Recovery? From the spark of an idea to the growth of a network and beyond, we share some of our reflections and insights from the last four years.
The Great Recovery team explore the circular economy opportunities associated with the decommissioning of North Sea Oil & Gas assets in our latest report.
Taking our unique design-focused approach to the circular economy, The RSA Great Recovery partnered with recycling and waste company SUEZ to ask the question: ‘How can we design better systems that will increase rates of ...
We look at the emergence and impact of online craft marketplaces and consider what their growth might signal about the way business will change in the future.
Articles & Blogs
Can redesigning 'business as usual' and accelerating the transition to a circular economy address our current ecological, social and psychological divides?
Anastasia Cojocaru introduces her research project looking at Basic Income and Working Time Reduction.
We’ve lost sight of the role of making stuff in communities, but it is part of creating vibrant economies where money, knowledge and resources flow.
After years of decline, manufacturing could be making a return to the cities of Europe. Senior Researcher at the RSA Josie Warden compares Brussels, London and Rotterdam identifies the common experiences and challenges faced ...
Projects
Our current manufacturing model of ‘take-make-dispose’ is throwing up major economic and environmental challenges. Populations are growing in size and affluence, materials are becoming more scarce, risk to our supply chains ...
The RSA’s Great Recovery Project has been active in Scotland, working with Zero Waste Scotland to explore opportunities for developing a circular economy.
Davy J is a new swimwear brand that supports the development of a more circular economy and provides a market solution for an environmentally damaging form of waste (ghost fishing nets).
Manufacturing is core to the history of the RSA, but what is the role of manufacturing within our urban centres today?
Events
- Fellow Event
RSA International Development Network: Circular Economy initiatives ...
Wednesday 28th November 2018
Dr Cross Room, Rawthmells
Join the network at a workshop to explore case studies of Circular Economy initiatives in emerging economies and in more developed countries.
- Fellow Event
RSA Global: The Circular Economy - Global Insights & Experiences: ...
Wednesday 14th November 2018
Online / Zoom
The circular economy is seen as one route to sustainable development and the improvement of livelihoods in the Global South. In this interactive online event, we'll explore what lessons we can learn from circular activities ...
- Fellow Event
The Things We Buy, Beyond Our Shores
Sunday 11th November 2018
The Lakes College, 2 College Street, North Lakes QLD
Join us for an evening that will challenge and inspire you to understand a little more about the things you buy, and how your ethical purchasing behaviour can hold businesses to account on issues such as forced labour and ...
- Fellow Event
RSA Newcastle Network Encounter: The Circular Economy
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Ampersand Inventions, Newcastle
Newcastle Encounter meets on the third Wednesday of every month. In February, we will be discussing the circular economy and re-thinking how we design, make and use everything!