Three signals to the future 004
On feminist economics, unlearning limiting beliefs, and the future of supply chains.
Welcome to the fourth edition of "Three Signals to the Future", a newsletter where I share resources that I find useful and thought-provoking. Let's dive into the latest discoveries.
On feminist economics
The article "The Economy of Care" by Nancy Folbre argues that feminist economics challenges the traditional economic framework that assumes that care work is free and largely performed by women. It highlights the importance of recognizing care work as an essential part of the economy and rethinking economic policies to support caregivers. The article also discusses how feminist economics can help address income inequality, climate change, and other pressing issues.
Women do much of the labor-intensive work of reproducing human beings and maintaining households, which makes possible the waged work performed by others.
▶︎ The Economy of Care — Nancy Folbre
On unlearning limiting beliefs
Ilhan Jama's blog post "Unlearning: Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs" explores the power of unlearning, which involves letting go of beliefs that hold us back and adopting new ones that help us grow. The article offers practical tips on how to identify and challenge limiting beliefs, such as recognizing the origin of the belief and questioning its validity. It also emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and creating a supportive environment for unlearning.
Letting go of a limiting belief requires a combination of awareness, compassion and discipline.
▶︎ Unlearning: Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs — Ilhan Jama
On the future of supply chains
Global trade in goods and services, worth over $35 trillion annually, relies heavily on supply chains that account for 60% of global carbon emissions. Climate change both impacts and is impacted by these supply chains, necessitating adjustments in energy usage, geography, and risk management. Decarbonization presents opportunities for shifting global power structures, and forward-thinking entities are planning accordingly. The complexity of modern supply chains has evolved from decades of growth in global trade, with merchandise exports expanding significantly over the last four decades. Trade not only moves the global economy but also responds to its fluctuations, as seen in recessions and events like the Covid-19 pandemic.
The long-term increase in global exports necessitates vast, complex supply chains working harmoniously and quickly. Break those attributes - via a global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for instance - and things become quite messy
Motivating me to write more than once a year in my own newsletter.