For too long, America’s economy has served short-term profits over long-term prosperity
- The New America Project
An economy is not just a system of production and exchange, it is the engine of dignity, stability, and opportunity in any society. Today’s American economy, shaped by centuries of inequality and decades of financialization, leaves millions behind while accelerating resource depletion and civic disengagement.
If the United States is to last for a thousand years, it must evolve its economy to be resilient, regenerative, inclusive, and human-centered. That means rethinking wealth, work, success, and security, creating a system that works for everyone, not just the few.
The fruits of the economy must be shared fairly across society.
Workers and communities deserve a voice in shaping their economic lives.
Our economy must replenish what it uses, not exhaust it.
All people should be free from economic desperation.
Economic success should be measured by health, equity, sustainability, and opportunity.
For Organizations
Transition toward inclusive, sustainable business models.
Offer profit-sharing, ethical sourcing, and employee ownership pathways.
Collaborate with local governments and communities to build circular economic ecosystems.
For Media
Highlight stories of local economic resilience, innovation, and worker-led enterprises.
Critically examine wealth concentration and systemic economic exclusion.
For Citizens
Support local, worker-owned, and ethical businesses.
Vote for policies and leaders that prioritize shared prosperity and sustainability.
Educate yourself and others about alternative economic models and co-ops.
The future of the American economy must not be built on extraction and exclusion, but on stewardship and solidarity. Through inclusive innovation, shared ownership, and a redefinition of value, we can create an economy that honors work, restores balance, and secures prosperity for every generation to come.
- The New American Project