POC12-141

The new sustainable theory of investing

Speakers: Jay Youngdahl, East Bay Express and Harvard Fellow at the Institute for Responsible Investment; (Responder) Ed Church, Institute for Environmental Entrepreneurship

Wall Street investment activity is premised on a view of a theory of finance called, “Modern Portfolio Theory” (MPT). Due to lack of an alternative, even many green investment companies rely on MPT. But MPT is based on a selfish view of utilitarian interests in which the investments of an individual or enterprise are looked at out of societal context, and measured only by short term financial returns. Strict adherence to MPT forecloses most sustainable and green investment strategies and MPT has failed even as to what it promises. Hear from a panel working on a new replacement theory that is fascinating as well as nationally important, and which puts sustainability and people’s true needs at the heart of investment strategies.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$10.00

$10.00

BALLE10-216

Mobilizing Communities to Save Energy & Create Jobs

Speakers: Alex Ramel, Merrian Fuller, Brian Sheehan

MP3

$12.00

$12.00

BALLE10-224

Bartering to Build Community Wealth

Speakers: Gary Field, Mary Ellen Rosinski, Krista Vardabash, Richard Logie

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

BALLE10-215

Arts, Music & Culture for a Thriving Local Living Economy

Speakers: Baye Adofo-Wilson, Lily Yeh, Matthew Lombardi

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$15.00

$15.00

BALLE10-315

The Importance of Values-Aligned Financial Partners

Speakers: Don Shaffer, Leslie Christian, David Reiling

MP3

$12.00

$12.00

POC12-121

Visualizing a sharing economy – a cartoon guide to the policies and practices that are paving or blocking the way

Speakers: Janelle Orsi, Author of The Sharing Solution and Director, Sustainable Economies Law Center and Law Offices of Janelle Orsi

Sharing is a key ingredient in the transition to a more sustainable world. Car sharing, shared housing, barter networks, gift circles, shared food gardens, meal sharing, community energy projects, cooperatives, community-supported enterprises – these are just some examples of ways that sharing is becoming an essential part of our economy and livelihoods. With the help of somewhat goofy cartoon slides, Janelle discusses practical ideas and tools, ways of overcoming barriers to sharing, and exciting new developments in the realm of sharing economies.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$10.00

$10.00

POC12-151

State and national small business policy and opportunities discussion

Speakers: Scott Hauge, Small Business California; David Bowdin, ASBC – American Sustainable Business Council

Changing public policy through advocacy in Sacramento and Washington is essential for building a robust and sustainable economy. New business organizations have emerged to champion the priorities of the 21st Century small business owners and investors. Small Business California conducts an annual survey to identify the top priorities for small business in California. Scott Hauge describes how SBC is improve access to capital, energy costs, and the potential power of small business in California. The American Sustainable Business Council advocates on national issues. David Brodwin describes their increasingly successful work to mobilize business leaders and create a counter-force in the media, supporting forward-looking policies to restore American competitiveness and promote sustainable and socially-responsible growth.

MP3

$7.00

$7.00

Subtotal

$81.00