David Boyle who was one of the founders of the New Weather Institute died in June 2025. He was at the heart of the effort to popularise new economics, develop co-production and introduce time banks to Britain as a critical element of public service reform. A long-time fellow at the New Economics Foundation, he was also the government’s independent reviewer on Barriers to Public Service Choice (2012-13). David is the author of a number of books about economics, history, social change and the future. His book Authenticity: Brands, Fakes, Spin and the Lust for Real Life (Flamingo, 2003) helped put the search for authenticity on the agenda as a social phenomenon. The Tyranny of Numbers (Flamingo, 2001) and The Sum of Our Discontent (Texere, 2001) predicted the backlash against the government’s target culture. Funny Money: In search of alternative cash (Flamingo, 1999) launched the time banks movement in the UK. His book Broke: Who Killed the Middle Classes? was published by Fourth Estate. He also wrote extensively about history publishing several books. Links
