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Economic Fallacies: Is It Time to Work More, or Less?
Blog | by Juliet Schor | January 12, 2012
Juliet Schor argues that reducing work hours will help the economy and increase jobs.
The “Gendering” of Our Kids’ Toys, and What We Can Do About It
Blog | by Elizabeth Sweet | October 7, 2011
On a quest to find a gender-neutral toy for her daughter, an inquisitive mother delves into the magical history of pink and blue branding.
True Wealth: A Plenitude Economy
Blog | by New Dream | May 6, 2011
In Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, economist and New Dream board co-chair Juliet Schor offers a groundbreaking intellectual statement about the economics and sociology of ecological decline, suggesting a radical change in how we think about consumer goods, value, and ways to live.
To Succeed, the New Economy Needs the Left, Right, Center—and God
Blog | by Emilie Dubois | July 24, 2012
Who wouldn’t want to live in a place where warmer, gentler versions of economic exchange are the norm? But it's still a hard sell for America.
Fostering Connection and Community Through Resilience Circles
Blog | by Luka Carfagna and Emilie Dubois | September 7, 2011
Two Boston graduate students are building community and increasing their personal security through participation in a local Resilience Circle.
Counter-Intuition 101: Why Recent Bad Economic News Means It’s Time for Working Less
Blog | by Juliet Schor | June 13, 2011
Reducing hours of work may seem counter-intuitive. But the historical record suggests it’s a smart move that will create a "triple dividend."
Survey Results I: Conscious Consumers and Activism
Blog | by Guest bloggers | June 11, 2009
Survey Results II: Conscious Consumers and Activism
Blog | by Guest bloggers | June 11, 2009
What Would It Take to Shift Our Gifting Away from "Stuff"?
Blog | by New Dream | October 9, 2017
Learn more about New Dream's research on the barriers and benefits to giving gifts of experience rather than "stuff."
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