The Centre for Enterprise, Markets and Ethics (CEME) exists to promote an enterprise-based economy built upon ethical foundations drawing upon the history and values of the Judeo-Christian tradition.
The financial crisis in 2008 raised serious ethical issues for many people regarding the way in which financial institutions do business and, over recent years, concerns about globalisation, climate change and other environmental issues, poverty, AI and other developments have added to the overall concern about the nature of twenty-first century capitalism.
Confidence has been dented in the entire system of private enterprise, capitalism and an enterprise-based economy. This loss of confidence is widespread.
Business is essential to society, creates wealth, and enables both individuals and society to flourish. Despite this, many, including those within business, think the only social contribution of business is through charitable work.
We support the promotion of the market economy from a Christian perspective and we think that there are three propositions around which many people can agree:
We have broad interest in:
Our approach combines academic work in business, economics, and theology with a direct engagement with the business community designed to promote sound ethical behaviour.
An extract of the speech delivered by Lord Griffiths at the launch of the Centre is available here.
We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity based in Oxford, UK.