New Economics Foundation

nef - the new economics foundation - is an independent British think-tank, or, in their own description, a "think-and-do tank".

Among its interests are inspiring and demonstrating real economic wellbeing:

"'We believe in economics as if people and the planet mattered. We aim to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues. We work in partnership and put people and the planet first.'"

The centre for well-being at nef
The centre for well-being is a research centre at nef set up in 2006. It aims to expand nef's well-being programme.

Meaning of well-being
nef believes that well-being means increasing life satisfaction and promoting self-development, both for individuals and for communities. A well-being focus means redefining `progress' and asking the fundamental question: Do our systems and economies really shape the world as we want it?

Related topics

 * Happy Planet Index
 * Happy Planet Index, UK
 * Nef's Global Manifesto for a happier planet