“The fresh and innovative approach has changed the way I look at the world, and gives hope there is a better way”
Peter, scientist

The School now offers a three term course of Introductory Economics based on the idea of Economics with Justice, with each term being a complete course in itself. Economics with justice is the natural extension of philosophy into the life of people in society. We know that individually, people cannot live without morals, ethics and consideration for others. The same principles apply to society, yet economics is routinely taught as though they had no application at all. The courses aim to redress some of the deficiencies and the result is a fresh and illuminating approach to many of the major issues of our time:

• wealth and poverty
• economic growth and environmental damage
• boom and bust
• social unrest and uncertainty
• human development
• human deprivation

Above all, the courses seek to show that freedom and prosperity for every living human being is possible if economic laws are observed with the intention that economic arrangements will produce a just outcome.

Introductory Economics with Justice – The Foundation Course

The Foundation Course outlines principles relating to all the major areas of economic study. The view that economics is a human study, involving all of humanity, and that humanity has to be seen in its context within the whole universe is the starting point. The message is clear. Importing considerations of justice, equity and natural law into understanding how economic laws work really does offer much brighter prospects for planetary health and human prosperity.

In Central London, each week’s session is repeated several times, so if you wish you can vary the day of your attendance each week. Sessions begin at 7 pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and at 10 am on Saturday mornings. They last about two and a half hours, including a break for refreshments. The first session of the Spring term starts on Tuesday May 11. Fees £135 (£45 for full time students). It’s possible to join in Weeks 2 or 3. You can enrol online from this site.

Further details, including a synopsis of the course, frequently asked questions, locations round the country where it is offered, together with contact details, can be found on the course’s own website, www.economicswithjustice.co.uk.

Introductory Economics with Justice – Part 2

Part 2 sets modern economics in its historical context. By considering the progress of economic thought and practice it explains how the global economy and its attendant problems arose. At the same time it offers a fresh economic analysis that emphasises the importance of nature as the source of wealth and of human society as the agent of distribution.

Introductory Economics with Justice – Part 3

Part 3 explores the implications of economics with justice with particular reference to the imperatives to economic growth, the problems of food production and distribution, economic sustainability and human development. The course attempts to show how principles of truth, love and service translate into policies for governments and economic planners and practical precepts for individual households and businesses.