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Free reading materials

We publish free and downloadable reports and reading materials addressing the negative impacts of our current global economy on the climate, our wellbeing and Nature. Some materials are translated into Chinese, French and Korean.

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Localization: Essential Steps to an Economics of Happiness

This report describes the impacts of the global economy, and provides a detailed listing of policy shifts and grassroots initiatives that can move towards the local. Printed copies can be ordered from our online shop. Chinese translation is available here.

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Climate Change or System Change - A Local Futures Action Paper

Climate Change or System Change?

This action paper describes the root causes of the climate crisis and explains why shifting from global to local is the best way to address it. Read our accompanying blog.

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Post-Growth Localization

This pamphlet outlines the fundamental features of economic globalization and localization, how a shift towards the local might be accomplished, and what it asks of us in terms of action. Produced in conjunction with Green House.

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Small is Beautiful, Big is Subsidized

This detailed report describes how government policies have consistently supported the large and global at the expense of the small and local.  Originally published in 1998, it is still relevant today. Printed copies can be purchased from our online shop.

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Discussion Guide to the film ‘The Economics of Happiness’

This discussion guide follows the film, expanding on the arguments and pointing to a wealth of resources for further learning, reflection and action. French translation is available here.

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DIY Economics of Happiness Workshop Toolkit

This toolkit, available in English and Italian, is a do-it-yourself tool for activists and others who want to kick-start effective global-to-local action in their community. To obtain a copy of the toolkit, contact us.

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Ripe for Change Report: Rethinking California’s Food Economy

This summary report looks at the shortcomings of one of the largest food economies in the world, and points to more equitable and ecological alternatives. Printed copies can be purchased from our online store. Read full report here.

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Jeonju 2015

2015 Conference Proceedings – Jeonju, South Korea

At the initiative of the Mayor of Jeonju, the conference drafted and adopted the Jeonju Declaration on the Economics of Happiness. Korean translation is available
here.

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