Regenerative Economics & Culture

In this course we will explore the emerging paradigm of regenerative economics – the design of economies based on a living systems framework. We will begin by investigating the root causes of the polycrisis – the confluence of climate change, rising inequality, social unrest, pandemics among others. We will look at the underlying assumptions behind economic growth, and where these beliefs originated. We will explore John Fullerton’s Eight Principles of Regenerative Vitality and learn how to apply them to economies and organizations. Throughout the course we will hear from guest lecturers and business leaders who are at the forefront of this global transformation, including John Fullerton, President of the Capital Institute. We will conclude with an exploration into the cultural transformation and mindset shift required to transition to an economic system that is regenerative and therefore sustainable in the long-term. This course builds on the concepts of environmental economics.

This course counts as a social science cognate for environmental studies majors.



Lynelle Cameron is a globally recognized business leader in sustainability, a Regenerative Economics Fellow with the Capital Institute and a Co-Founder of RegenBridge. As an advisor, board member, investor, tech executive, and founding CEO, Lynelle has 20+ years of sustainability leadership experience in the corporate sector, and 10 in the nonprofit sector. Lynelle is a graduate of Middlebury College.