Economic thinking in society and in the workplace is shifting. Yet leaders and workers of the future are primarily taught classical economic theories at school and in their studies. Students are mostly educated with a one-sided economic thinking framework, while the world of tomorrow requires people who can see from different perspectives. Fortunately, there is increasing attention to supplementing the curriculum with theories that focus on human welfare and the health of our planet. At the same time, we see that adapting economics education offerings for individual education professionals is quite complicated.
Much is already happening in various educational institutions to pay attention to new economic theories in the curriculum of economics education - within the national frameworks - and thereby make education more future-proof. During Economy Education Week, these initiatives are given a stage. Throughout the week, activities take place in which good examples are shown, new economic principles are discussed and education professionals can meet each other. Education professionals and institutions that have taken steps in future-proofing their economics education will have their say. Their stories offer inspiration and tools for others to apply in their own practice. The week concludes with a festive closing event.
Economics Education Week is organized by Leren voor Morgen, The Green Brain and Our New Economy.
Driven by a long-term vision, the Goldschmeding Foundation toward substantial change in the world of work, entrepreneurship and economic cooperation. Economics Education Week aligns with this mission. Hence, this project is actively supported with funding, knowledge and networking.
