A full list of STWR’s publications as well as related news, articles and blogs can be found below.
The path to achieving a truly universal basic income
Article / 7th February 2017Is it a viable prospect to create a direct mechanism for transferring a universal basic income to all the world’s people? Not before we bring about a huge united voice of ordinary citizens in favour of sharing the world’s resources to end hunger and life-threatening poverty once and for all, argues STWR.
The real circular economy
Report / 6th February 2017A real circular economy would expand the definition of the circular economy to one where its operating system is regenerative not only towards nature, but also people; meaning wealth is equitably circulated and shared. A new report by Sharon Ede explains how relocalising production with not-for-profit business models helps build resilient and prosperous societies.
10 economic myths we need to junk
Article / 6th February 2017Since the financial crash of 2008, followers of mainstream economic dogma haven’t changed their tune much. But an ever-growing legion of dissenting economists are challenging these cherished myths, as summarised by the New Internationalist in a classic edition of the magazine from December 2015.
A viable billionaire tax?
Report / 27th January 2017A new paper makes the case that a global billionaire tax is ethical, good for growth, and could solve a lot of the world’s problems – and what’s more, it’s politically viable, explains Josh Hoxie.
The rise of the robot: Dispelling the myth
Article / 27th January 2017We need to disavow ourselves of our misplaced trust in robotisation, and instead focus our energies on creating a truly fair and sustainable economy. The leisure society will only be achieved if we learn to live more locally within our planetary means – for there is enough stuff to go around already, if only we shared it out better, argues Rupert Read.