Regenerative Capitalism, White Paper by John Fullerton

John Fullerton

The Capital Institute

April 2015

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REGENERATIVE CAPITALISM

How Universal Principles And Patterns Will Shape Our New Economy

“My practical experience working with real-world regenerative projects and the solid science- based theory of regenerative economies presented here have made me confident in both the promise of Regenerative Capitalism, and the fact that it is already unfolding before our eyes. What remains is the immense challenge to spur a broad awakening to the profound social and economic transition it implies. Recognizing our shared purpose can help sustain the unwavering drive toward the great work that lies ahead.”

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“This quest’s most important discovery was that universal principles and patterns of systemic health and development actually do exist, and are known to guide behavior in: living systems from bacteria to human beings; nonliving systems from hurricanes to transportation systems and the Internet; and societal systems including monetary systems5 and yes, economies.”

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“Our goal here is to illuminate this new synthesis and to craft a coherent narrative around it so that it may be applied to defuse today’s global threats, particularly those arising from outdated and at-times-misguided beliefs in business, finance, and economics. The implications for how we think about organizing and managing our capitalist system are profound. Some will reject this framework as idealistic; others will say it does not go far enough with reform. Our belief is that this framework can bridge between the current world and the one that is in the process of emerging in a way that is both realistic and necessarily fundamental. This paper aims to make a contribution to the learning journey that lies ahead for policymakers, as well as progressive leaders in business and finance. “ John Fullerton