Friendly Economics
What is Friendly Economics
Friendly Economics is about building a mass movement towards economic and financial systems that are "friendly" to people and the planet.
We are not economic experts, but rather economic participants and co-creators. There are many levels and types of actions each of us can take as individuals and as communities. By living the values and traditions of this faith community and through the creation of linkages with others, we believe it is possible to stimulate the widespread and long-lasting changes that have eluded us.
Conversations
Since January 2025 we have had conversations on topics such as: Applying Faith Values to Economics, Manchester Quakers and Doughnut Economics, Saving and Investing, Social Markets and Enterprises, Quaker Earthcare Witness on Values Economics and the Environment, and the Bigger Picture.
Conversations take place via Zoom every three weeks, alternating between Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 19h30 CET. Let us know via email if you would like to be added to the mailing list.
Upcoming conversation on 8 October 2025 on Baháʼí views on economics and finance. Email us for the link.
New economy
Friendly Economics does not advocate any single model as the solution for all problems. We know that current systems are not working and we are called to learn from and be inspired by the models, alternatives, and strategies that are proposed if we are to craft an alternative vision beyond the one we know and the one we have now.