Economics & Ecology
Emergent approaches to holistic resource management and regenerative business.
Planetary solutions and design strategies.
As I study systems and institutions, economics thread through as a set of defining principles which dictate outcomes. Emergent economic theory looks to living systems as a method to determine parameters, considering ecological and social health.
By studying economics, I find keys to challenge systems of oppression and power. In a time of disruption, I am inspired and hopeful as we redesign the way we live together on this precious planet. In order for us to learn from our ingenuity and interrupt cycles of harm, we must understand our human patterns, the rules we are currently working within, and the impact of our actions.
We now begin to imagine possibilities for a thriving future. Vision is taking form.
Our solutions are social, work within nature's parameters, and are rooted in creative design.
Class Syllabus
Developed throughout 2019, Economics and Ecology: Emergent Approaches to Holistic Resource Management is a 300-level course offered through Western Washington University in 2020. The curriculum progresses from Neoclassical Economic theory, a deconstruction of History, Indigenous Studies, Participatory Design, Appropriate Technologies, and Ecological Literacy. Open syllabus PDF here.
Circular Economics Essay by J.K.Navedo
An early paper marking the beginning of my journey into emergent economic theory. Open PDF here.
Reflections on Research (Essay)
A critical yet narrative reflection responding to economic theory research in an academic setting. Open PDF here.
Economics is an Ecosystem
PowerPoint presentation, with ecologically sound economic perspectives and several design principles from Kate Raworth (Doughnut Economics), Complex Movements/adrienne maree brown. Download PowerPoint presentation here.
Resources coming soon!
A collection of regenerative economic resources and blog series.
Themed Courses:
Marketing Innovations
Marketing Strategies and Management
Consumer Behavior for Social Revolution
Business Plans for Social Entrepreneurship
The Garden and the Wild
Economics and Ecology
Economics and Ecology Curriculum Build
Teaching Economics and Ecology: Emergent Approaches to Holistic Resource Management
Technology Design for Social Good
Ethnobotany
Culture, Society, and Psychology (Multicultural Psychology)
Anthropological Theory
Applied Systems Thinking
Emergent Strategies
Applied Systems Thinking Manuscript Authorship