Category: Economic issues

Moral purpose and the International Economy

Leading economists warned about the corruption of ethics in international finance. The world needs a renewed moral vision of how the economy must serve social justice and human wellbeing for everyone. Click HERE to read the full article. Photo: wsmireland flickr CC

Global Economic Crisis

Bill Frilay The paper of December 2008 draws on information and the opinions of many on the Global Financial Crisis. It looks at what happened and why plus what lessons are to be to be drawn from this, from an ethical viewpoint. Click HERE to read the discussion paper. Photo: truth.org – flickr CC

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Social Policy Connections is an independent, ecumenical organisation, motivated and informed by Christian social thinking. Our purpose is to expand awareness of social justice issues in Australia and overseas, and to influence public policy for the benefit of all people, especially the most disadvantaged. SPC is not aligned with any political party.

To help bring the social involvements of the churches into contemporary policy debates and shape a more just society, Social Policy Connections is committed to inform, advocate and engage.

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Provide new platforms for informed debate and conversation through the web, conferences, public events and publications
Convene open forums for fresh voices, especially those with singular expertise or experience.

Advocate

Build relationships with politicians and opinion makers, the media, and like-minded organisations.
Publish research papers, opinion pieces and social comment.
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Establish networks and alliances with concerned people, social agencies and organisations, churches and church agencies.
Develop our communication links with SPC members.