Institute for a Resource-Based Economy

The Institute for a Resource-Based Economy educates people about alternative economic systems that prioritize human needs and environmental sustainability over traditional market-driven models. Based in Toronto, the organization develops educational materials, hosts workshops, and facilitates discussions about how society could organize production and distribution of resources more equitably. The institute explores practical frameworks for transitioning away from money-based economies toward systems where technology and scientific management address scarcity and allocate goods based on abundance rather than profit. Through public lectures, online courses, and community engagement, the organization reaches students, activists, and curious citizens interested in understanding the theoretical and practical foundations of resource-based economic thinking and its potential applications in the modern world.