Become a member to help build a better economics for our futures, our communities and our planet.
Mainstream economics refuses to reckon with colonial histories, ignores planetary boundaries and naturalises inequality. Traditional education banks on us to passively consume and replicate the status quo.
BUT WE ARE NOT PASSIVE. WE ARE RETHINKERS.
Together, we look beyond what can be crudely mathematised and monetised to consider the health and wellbeing of our communities and our planet.
We learn from the social movements of our times and the daily lives of those marginalised by capitalism. We equip ourselves with the tools to challenge the prevailing ideologies that shape governments, institutions, businesses, and civil society. We develop our practice so we can build just, resilient and sustainable economies fit for people and the planet.
There are a number of subsidised memberships available. If you are unable to pay for a membership, or are in a country where making an online payment isn’t possible, then get in touch with us by completing this form and we will be in touch.
Need help signing up? Email us at membership@rethinkeconomics.org
Deepen your expertise, access exclusive training and events, and get the tools to build an economics that reckons with colonial histories, considers planetary boundaries, and dismantles inequality.
We’re a truly democratic and representative youth-driven movement open to everyone up to the age of 35. From voting for our regional and international representatives to proposing new campaigns and setting up local groups and communities of practice, our members shape what we do.
Join a global network of Rethinkers today.
Every membership contribution will help us become independent and less reliant on grant funding and philanthropy. Our members fund Rethinking Economics International’s work, help pay memberships forward for people who would otherwise struggle to join, and bolster the Activity Fund so our groups can run wildly successful campaigns.
CoNNECT
- Monthly members’ calls to meet other Rethinkers
- Exclusive live events to learn from inspiring economists
- Join communities of practice to develop your expertise
- Invite to the Annual General Meeting
- Join our network Slack Channel
Learn
- Access exclusive courses on critical, heterodox economics
- Attend members-only local and regional political economic sessions
- Build your confidence in writing op-eds and articles, making online content, presenting
Opportunities
- Create and run your own REI-affiliated group
- Get support with your graduate dissertation
- Write for the Rethinking Economics blog
- Vote for representatives to regional and international councils
- Propose motions through your local group to your council
TOOlS
- Access resources for your local group, network or community of practice
- Get cash from the Activity Fund to run your own events and campaigns
- Get resources to run successful campaigns that change curriculums and policies
PAY IT FORWARD
- Bolster the Activity Fund so everybody can run successful campaigns and events
- Help subsidise memberships for people who would otherwise struggle to join
What our supporters say
“Rethinking Economics has made me realise that economics is too important to be left to economists”
Jayati Ghosh
U Mass Amherst
“Rethinking Economics has been such an important pressure on universities worldwide”
Kate Raworth
Donught Economics Action Lab
“Rethinking Economics exposes the staggering deficiency in the way economists are educated”
Ha-Joon Chang
SOAS
Frequently asked questions
Who can become a member?
The REI membership is open for everyone from the age of 18 and up to the age of 35.
Those over 35 can join as a “Solidarity Member” — see below for more detail.
What is my membership fee used for?
Every membership contribution will help us become independent and less reliant on grant funding and philanthropy.
Our members fund Rethinking Economics International’s work, help pay memberships forward for people who would otherwise struggle to join, and bolster the Activity Fund so our groups can run wildly successful campaigns.
What does my membership give me access to?
There are many perks to becoming a member. We email our members regularly to let you know of any events, training and courses coming up.
- Monthly members’ calls to meet other Rethinkers, learn from each other and share useful resources
- Exclusive live events to learn from inspiring economists and ask them questions
- Invite to the Annual General Meeting
- Access exclusive courses on ecological, feminist, sustainable economics
- Members-only local and regional political economic training sessions
- Communities of practice to develop your expertise in specific areas of interest
- Workshops and training to build your confidence in writing op-eds and articles, making online content and presentation skills
- The ability to set up and run and local group
- Access to specialised training and resources to run and group an REI-affiliated group
- Support with your graduate dissertation
- Opportunities to write for the RE blog
- Voting rights to elect members to regional and international councils
- Propose motions through your local group to your council
- Resources to run and expand your local group, regional network or community of practice
- Access to cash from the Activity Fund to run your own events and campaigns
- Resources to successfully run campaigns that change both curriculums and policies
Do I have to be a REI member to start a local group?
At least three people need to be REI members to start a local group.
Already organising but not yet a member? No problem, this will only be a criteria as and when you choose to reaffiliate your group next year.
Do I have to be a REI member to take part in my local group activities or campaigns?
No, all the activities and events organised by local groups are open to anyone, however the group training, resources, and member-only events organised by Rethinking Economics International will only be available to REI members.
Can I become a member if I'm not a student at university?
Yes! Our membership is open to everyone up to the age of 35 whether you are in formal education or not, or are further along in your career. We welcome everyone who has an interest in connecting with other Rethinkers across the world, learning more about decolonial, climate-conscious and people-focussed economics.
I’m over 35 – can I become a member?
If you are over 35 you can become a Solidarity Member. This will give you access to all the member events, training and resources.
However, to make sure we build a truly youth-led movement, Solidarity Members over the age of 35 won’t be able to vote representatives to local or regional councils.
I can’t afford to pay a membership contribution right now – can I still become a member?
Yes, there are a limited number of subsidised memberships available. These are funded by our paying membership and sometimes from grants and other funders.
If you are unable to pay for a membership, or are in a country where making an online payment isn’t possible, then get in touch with us by completing this form and we will be in touch.