Wellbeing Economics: The Capabilities Approach to Prosperity
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The Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit at Lincoln University announces the publication of a new book in August 2018, addressing one of the most pressing issues of our modern age.
For decades, economists have thought their best contribution to wellbeing comes from fostering economic growth. That belief is challenged by persistent problems such as poverty, inequality and the threats to wellbeing from global climate change.
This book offers a new approach to promoting prosperity. It explains how individuals, families, communities and businesses can act to sustain and expand wellbeing. It explains how local and central governments can design economic policies to support wellbeing, and addresses how international collaboration can tackle climate change and other pressing global challenges.
Watch two of the authors introduce the book:
Download an Overview Presentation
An Overview of Wellbeing Economics: The Capabilities Approach to Wellbeing
Presentation by Paul Dalziel and Caroline Saunders to the Third International Conference on Wellbeing and Public Policy, Wellington, New Zealand, 5-7 September 2018.
Download a Guest Lecture on Wellbeing and Knowledge
Wellbeing and Knowledge: Treasury Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture presented to The Treasury, Wellington, 12th November 2019, on the AERU’s wellbeing economics and public policy framework.
Download a Research Report on Culture and Wellbeing
Culture, Wellbeing and the Living Standards Framework
Research Report commissioned by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and The Treasury. A shorter version of this report prepared for a general audience is available for download on The Treasury’s Living Standards Framework website.
Download a Research Briefing on Wellbeing and Economic Policy
Research Briefing: Lessons from New Zealand
This Research Briefing was prepared for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance. It conatins a summary of lessons learned from the New Zealand Government’s Wellbeing Economy policies between 2017 and 2020.
Download an Issues Paper on the Crown’s Annual Budget Process and the Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
The Crown’s Annual Budget Process and the Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - An Issues Paper
The Issues Paper was prepared for Kā Waimaero Ngāi Tahu Centre at the University of Canterbury, with generous financial support from Partners for a New Economy (P4NE). The Issues Paper begins to address an obvious question: Are the strict requirements for secrecy in its annual Budget process limiting the Crown’s commitment to Treaty principles or restricting its ability to access mātauranga Māori for mutual benefit?