Swedish Green New Deal Conference

Sat, 02/28/2009 - 13:11 — admin

The conference "A Green New Deal for Sweden?: Transformation of Ecological, Energy and Economic Systems in the 21st Century", is being held at the University of Stockholm in Sweden on March 9 and 10th, organized by Associate Professor of Economic History, Jonathan M. Feldman.

According to the conference program [PDF]:

American Prospect article, "From Mass Transit to New Manufacturing"

Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:34 — admin

Jonathan M. Feldman's article, "From Mass Transit to New Manufacturing," has been published in the April 2009 special "green jobs" issue of The American Prospect. The article explains how a new industrial-policy initiative for domestic production of mass transit products could help the United States overcome multiple economic challenges. It could provide high-wage jobs, generate tax revenue, expand exports, and reduce trade deficits.

"Green Jobs" chapter in new book, "Mandate for Change"

Sun, 03/08/2009 - 20:27 — admin

A new book, "Mandate for Change" includes a chapter called "Green Jobs for a Sustainable Economy" by Jon Rynn. He will be speaking about his chapter at a book event being hosted by Demos on March 12th in New York City.

The eight proposals in the chapter include:

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