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An Economics for Well-Being
By Rajni Bakshi, Price Rs.180/-(India) US$16 outside India. Paperback. Print 2007.

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An Economics for Well-Being focuses on the kinds of economic structures that could truly revitalize and enrich people at all levels of society.

The thinking in the 'New Economics' stream is an important aspect of the global quest for systems that are socially just and ecologically sound.

The ultimate purpose, well-being of all citizens, may seem to be very far in the future. Yet, as this backgrounder shows, there are a wide range of initiatives in the here and now which are the next few steps helping us to move in that direction.

This backgrounder will help inform and enliven the process of making breakthroughs in our systems of production, technology, exchange of goods and, above all, the meaning and uses of wealth.

Rajni Bakshi is an activist cum journalist and a long time associate of Centre for Education and Documentation.

 

Table of Contents

1. Historical Context of New Economics

2. The Road to Wealth Beyond measure:Some Basic New Economics Concepts

3. The rise of New Economics Activism

3. New Economics in the Indian Context


Films

Rajni Bakshi on Social Business


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Singing out of time

PAL, 26.22mins, Telugu with English subtitles.

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Highlights of the People's Tribunal on livelihoods and Climate Change (South India), 22 October 2010.


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“I am the Drum” starts with the sudden floods in   North Karnataka which is a semi-arid region, and    the understanding of the people in terms of its  causes and unpredictability of weather...


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Veerabagupathy  : A Community in Transition
Duration [English, 28 minutes]

A film showcases tsunami affected Veerabagupathy village in Kanyakumari District.


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Inayand Seyal Peduttal  ("Net-working" Together )
Duration [TAMIL, 38 mins 7 secs, PAL-VCD-Colour]

This film tries to address few such concerns related to reconstruction of livelihoods of the...


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Interviews

 "Livelihood restoration of the fishing community after tsunami "
An interview with Fr. Thomas Kocherry

 

 (Interviewed by Priya C Nair and Shruti Kulkarni  in Thiruvananthapuram, 27 April 2006 )

 

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Livelihood restoration after tsunami and the market economy

An interview with V Vivekanandan, South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies(SIFFS)

 

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Interview with R L Kumar, a philosopher, an architect with passion for the earth
Kumar reflects on his attempt to build houses differently. On a journey with Kumar where he explains how it all started-
    * The birth of Center for Vernacular Architecture
    * Housing Rights and Policies
    * Mainstream Architecture and Vernacular Architecture
    * On why he objects his style of architecture being called unconventional
    * On projects undertaken by CIEDS
    * Anecdote

 

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Interview with MR. Bablu Ganguly

 

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Interview with Dr R T Doshi
Dr R.T. Doshi experimented with an innovative package of workable farming practices  that enables city dwellers to grow their own food on every available square inch of urban space, including terraces and balconies. Dr Doshi narrates his interesting journey into growing vegetables and fruits in the “Doshiâ€� way.


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Climate Education Series

 

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