Ethical Economics

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Resources for learning more about Ethical Economics:

• Seven Principles of Life-Enhancing Economics: article by Nancy Myers published in The Networker(Vol. 9 No. 6), a newsletter of the Science and Environmental Health Network.

• Science and Environmental Health Network: Ethical Economics.

• Gund Institute for Ecological Economics, University of Vermont: "At the Gund Institute, we are developing, testing, and implementing innovative methods and models that reflect the need to integrate the social, built, natural, and human capital components of our world."

• An Introduction to Ecological Economics by Robert Constanza, John Cumberland, et al.

• International Society for Ecological Economics: A a not-for-profit, member-governed, organization dedicated to advancing understanding of the relationships among ecological, social, and economic systems for the mutual well-being of nature and people.

• Association of Environmental and Resource Economists: Publishes two journals, the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (JEEM) and the Review of Environmental Economics and Policy (REEP).

• Redefining Progress: About Sustainable Economics: "Redefining Progress is the U.S.'s leading public policy think tank dedicated to smart economics. We find solutions that ensure a sustainable and equitable world for future generations."

• Center for Sustainable Economy: "CSE works to speed the transition to a sustainable society through rigorous analysis of policy, programs, and projects, by developing creative solutions for government agencies, businesses, non-profits, and educators, and by providing expert support for legislative, administrative, and legal campaigns."

• Institute of Children's Environmental Health: Lecture Series on Environmental Economics, Seattle, 2008 (includes videos, handouts, and PowerPoint presentations)

• Harvard University Environmental Economics Program: Sponsors research projects, develops curricula, and convenes conferences to further understanding of critical issues in environmental and resource policy and economics around the world.

• U.S. EPA National Center for Environmental Economics: NCEE's staff specializes in analyzing the economic and health impacts of environmental regulations and policies, and assists EPA by informing important policy decisions with sound economics and other sciences.