Reimagining Our Economy: A Bold Vision for Change

In a world facing unprecedented social and environmental crises, the way we think about the economy needs to evolve. Our Economy: A Collection of Pieces Reimagining the Economy, published by the Arkbound Foundation, brings together diverse perspectives that challenge conventional economic thinking and propose bold, transformative alternatives. This book is not just an analysis of where our current system falls short—it is a vision for a future where the economy serves people and the planet, rather than the other way around.

Unlike traditional economic analyses dominated by policymakers and academics, Our Economy amplifies the voices of those with lived experience, those directly impacted by the inequalities of the current system. The book emerges from a series of workshops held in Glasgow in 2024, where contributors explored new ways to approach economics from the ground up. The result is a compelling blend of essays, narratives, and thought-provoking reflections that reimagine what an economy could—and should—be. Inside, you will find a collection that spans multiple perspectives and themes, but at its heart, it addresses fundamental questions:

• How can we create an economy that prioritizes care and community? Hannah Webster and Ruth Hannan explore a “care-centred economy” that values social well-being over relentless productivity.
• What does it mean to challenge economic norms? Diana Finch, in Time to Evolve Economics, argues that economic literacy should not be limited to experts and questions the fundamental assumptions of endless growth.
• How can we redefine value beyond money? Kendal Eaton’s Regenerative Economy envisions a future where wealth is measured not by financial accumulation but by ecological and social regeneration.
• What do personal experiences reveal about economic hardship? Contributions like Dreaming of Home by Erika Villalobos Morales and Housekeeping Service by Herberth Cea shed light on the struggles of migrant workers, precarious employment, and the search for stability in an unjust system.
• How does our understanding of money shape the world? Renowned economist Steve Keen examines the liberating effect of understanding money through double-entry bookkeeping, a perspective that challenges our assumptions about debt, value, and economic power.

At a time when inequality is rising, environmental collapse looms, and economic instability threatens the well-being of millions, Our Economy offers hope and direction. It does not simply critique the present system—it illuminates tangible paths forward, showing that a different economic reality is not just possible but necessary.

For activists, policymakers, students, and anyone questioning the status quo, this book serves as both a resource and an invitation. It encourages readers to think critically about the structures that shape their lives and to take part in the urgent conversation about building a fairer, more sustainable future.

We finish the book realising that the economy is not an abstract force beyond our control—it is shaped by the choices we make, the values we uphold, and the systems we challenge. Our Economy reminds us that reimagining economic life is not just for experts, but for everyone.

Get your copy today (you only need visit the Books page , with an optional donation of your choice to the Arkbound Foundation – in the spirit of the Gift Economy!) and join the movement toward a new economic paradigm.