Larry O'Connor, a La Trobe University accounting lecturer, concluded that accounting is not fostering a sustainable economy. He argues that free market ideology, misrepresented as "reform,"

Larry O'Connor, a La Trobe University accounting lecturer, concluded that accounting is not fostering a sustainable economy. He argues that free market ideology, misrepresented as "reform," actually deforms the system by prioritizing economic value, even transforming universities into profit centers. Thus, accounting reinforces the status quo rather than promoting sustainability.

This video was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv in June 2010, as part of Portland State University's Social Sustainability Network.

Jacqueline Novogratz's *The Blue Sweater* shares insightful stories and unforgettable characters. These range from women dancing in a Nairobi slum and unwed mothers starting a bakery, to

Jacqueline Novogratz's *The Blue Sweater* shares insightful stories and unforgettable characters. These range from women dancing in a Nairobi slum and unwed mothers starting a bakery, to courageous Rwandan genocide survivors and entrepreneurs serving the poor against immense odds.

The book is an inspiring account of Novogratz's lifelong quest to understand global poverty and discover innovative solutions.

During the reboot of the world's economy, Geoff Mulgan, CEO of the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) and a visiting professor, proposes a transformative approach.

During the reboot of the world's economy, Geoff Mulgan, CEO of the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) and a visiting professor, proposes a transformative approach. Instead of allocating bailout money to failing old industries, he suggests utilizing stimulus funds to establish new, socially responsible companies, aiming to improve the world.

Mulgan also questions the effectiveness of GDP as a measurement tool for a new, sustainable economy. His insights are available on http://www.ted.com.