Regenerative Economics

Transform how you see the economy—and what’s possible. Discover a science-based, hopeful path beyond crisis thinking with a regenerative model that works like a living system, helping leaders, communities, and citizens navigate climate chaos, inequality, and ecological breakdown with clarity and purpose.

This groundbreaking book reveals why today's economic model is failing—and how a regenerative approach can unlock resilience, justice, and health for people and the planet. Instead of reacting to crisis after crisis, a regenerative economy creates the conditions for systems to thrive, adapt, and evolve.

This bold rethinking of economics for a world in crisis:

Identifies the hidden fatal flaw driving today’s polycrisis

Explains regenerative design principles rooted in living systems

Offers actionable steps and transformative policies for real change

Moves beyond sustainability, circularity, and degrowth toward whole-system health

Illuminates a path forward that aligns economic activity with ecological limits.


Why this book matters now

As climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and inequality accelerate, this work provides a hopeful, rigorous framework for redesigning our economic future—one grounded in science, values, and the deep wisdom of natural systems.

About the Author

John Fullerton is an unconventional economist, impact investor, and founder of the Capital Institute. After a 20-year career as a Managing Director at “the old JPMorgan,” he left Wall Street in search of deeper answers. His pioneering work, Regenerative Capitalism, launched a global movement, and his online course, Introduction to Regenerative Economics, has reached audiences worldwide. A member of the Club of Rome and featured in the award-winning documentary Going Circular, Fullerton is widely regarded as the leading voice on regenerative economic thinking.

Redefine what the economy can be—and help build a future where both people and the planet can thrive.