Division Economy & Finance

An ecological and social market economy is necessary if we want to live in prosperity and respect planetary boundaries. And it is possible if we equip our economic system with more sustainability, innovation and fairness. We provide fresh ideas for industrial, financial and economic policy.

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A Monetary and Economic Order Fit for the Twenty-First Century

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If the international community is to have a chance of addressing twenty-first-century challenges effectively and equitably, the global economic and financial architecture that was created eight decades ago must be radically reformed. Eight priorities stand out.

By Ulrich Volz , Janak Raj , Sarah Ribbert , Kamal Ramburuth , Monica Herz and William Kring

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Video recordings

What do we owe the future? Episode II - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

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What do we owe the Future? Episode II

Digital lunchtime discussion on European instruments for investing in the future

May 14, 2024 I Language: English

Panelists:
Carolin Schenuit, Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft
Philipp Heimberger, Wiener Institut für Internationale Wirtschaftsvergleiche
Tim Sahay, Atlantic Council's Europe Center

Moderation:
Jan Philipp Albrecht, Co-President of Heinrich Böll Foundation

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What do we owe the Future? Episode I -->The recording can be found here (only in German)

Publications

Making the Great Turnaround work

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The long-term challenges have lost none of their significance – be it climate breakdown, species extinction, the increase in inequality, or demographic change. The challenge is to craft a strategic approach that can set the course for long-term success.

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Trade Agreements and the Supply of Public Goods

This is the report of a Berlin workshop that was designed to serve as a space for experts with backgrounds in international trade, law, the environment and public health to review the draft of a WTO Agreement for the Supply of Global Public Goods as proposed by KEI and provide technical and strategic advice on how to move forward.

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Aloft - An Inflight Review

Air traffic must become climate neutral and more environmentally friendly. With the publication Aloft – An Inflight Review the Heinrich Böll Foundation and the Airbus Group want to provide important insights into the current state of technological developments and the political debate surrounding the sustainable future of flying.

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Green Growth, Smart Growth: A New Approach to Economics, Innovation and the Environment

The positive economic and environmental arguments for a shift in paradigm to ‘smart growth' using efficient technology, smart energy policy and proactive innovation.

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Team

Phillip Käding

Head of Economic and Financial Policy

Jana Heyde

Project Officer Economic and Financial Policy