10 - 14 August 2008,near Canterbury, England

The more global the world becomes, the more it stands in need of an associative approach to economics. But what does that mean in practice? And not only to those familiar with the work of Rudolf Steiner, but for the world in general? How relevant is associative economics to today and what are the prospects for influencing the current development of economic life?

Development of Associative Economics

This festival will bring together colleagues from around the world to review the development of associative economics in a context of a large historical perspective that passes from Aristotle to the present day, both in terms of outer developments and its unspoken aspects. We would like in particular to retrace the footsteps of pioneers such as D N Dunlop and W J Stein in order to discover what seeds they sowed and whether they are now ripe for further development. In this way, too, we would like to explore the relationship of Rudolf Steiner's work in economics to current realities, dominated as they are by strong Anglo-American influences.

Understanding Accounting and Finance

Given today's dominance of finance, it is crucial also to address the need for a clear and effective understanding of accounting and finance for these are the main instruments through which modern economic life is shaped and understood. We aim therefore to pay careful attention to the part that can be played by Rudolf Steiner's ideas in regard to money and accounting.

Location and Contributions

The festival will be held close to Canterbury and will include a reminder of the previous festival held there in 2003. The spirit of this event will be a sharing among colleagues, to which end the costs are being kept to a minimum with no paid contributors.

The Conference Fee is GBP 120 including refreshments and a catered supper each evening, but excludes lunch and accommodation. Lunch times will be free to visit Canterbury.

Please use the form below to register. Payment is due by 30 June (to PO Box 341, Canterbury CT4 8GA, England) and places are being allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Questions, please, to: mail(at)cfae.biz.

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