Publications Events Press Search Get Involved nef: new economic forum Find us online: Follow @nef ABOUT NEF OUR WORK BLOG DONATE About NEF: What we do What we do Our history Jobs Teams Staff Fellows & Trustees Who funds us New Economics Institute NEF Consulting Photo credit: blmiers2 New Economics Foundation (NEF) is the UK's leading think tank promoting social, economic and environmental justice. Our purpose is to bring about a Great Transition – to transform the economy so that it works for people and the planet. The UK and most of the world's economies are increasingly unsustainable, unfair and unstable. It is not even making us any happier – many of the richest countries in the world do not have the highest wellbeing. From climate change to the financial crisis it is clear the current economic system is not fit for purpose. We need a Great Transition to a new economics that can deliver for people and the planet. NEF's mission is to kick-start the move to a new economy through big ideas and fresh thinking. We do this through High quality, ground-breaking research that shows what is wrong with the current economy and how it can be better Demonstrating the power of our ideas by putting them into action Working with other organisations in the UK and across the world, to build a movement for economic change NEF is fully independent of any political party. We rely on donations and help from our thousands of supporters to effect social change. FEATURED PUBLICATION Managing EU fisheries in the public interest Results from our new model reveal huge benefits of restoring fish stocks and reallocating quotas More From the NEF blog More posts MARCH 18, 2015 What you need to know about the Budget 2015 A missed opportunity to address the deep-rooted problems in the UK economy More MARCH 17, 2015 Budget 2015: beyond the headlines (and something you wonâ€™t see) What you really need to know ahead of the chancellor's economic statement More MARCH 16, 2015 How to put wellbeing at the heart of the workplace Happy workplaces improve people's lives and make good business sense More About NEF What we do Our history Jobs Teams Staff Fellows & Trustees Who funds us New Economics Institute NEF Consulting Our Work Economy Environment Society Blog Donate Publications Events Press Contact Find us online: Search the site: Registered charity number 1055254 Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions