Doughnut Economics : Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist

Uncover the groundbreaking bestseller that exposes the flaws in conventional economics and presents a revolutionary solution for our times, now featuring an enlightening new afterword.

Acclaimed by The Sunday Times, Financial Times, and Forbes, this thought-provoking work has been longlisted for the prestigious FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. In a world plagued by incessant financial turmoil, stark wealth disparities, and mounting environmental pressures, the cracks in our economic framework are impossible to ignore. But is there hope for redemption?

Enter Kate Raworth, the brilliant Oxford academic who has pinpointed seven crucial ways in which mainstream economics has led us astray. From the fallacy of the 'rational economic man' to our unhealthy obsession with perpetual growth, Raworth dismantles these misconceptions and offers an innovative roadmap. Her goal? To guide humanity towards a sweet spot that satisfies everyone's needs within our planet's means.

Doughnut Economics is a daring, radical, and provocative tome that introduces a cutting-edge economic model tailored for the unique challenges of the 21st century. It's a masterpiece that has garnered widespread acclaim:

"Raworth's magnum opus... Fascinating," declares Forbes. The Guardian hails her as "the John Maynard Keynes of the 21st century," while the Times Higher Education lauds the book as "sharp, significant scholarship... Thrilling." Dr Duncan Green, Professor in Practice in International Development at LSE, asserts, "If even 10% of the ideas are implemented, the world will be a far better place." Andrew Marr of the Spectator notes that Raworth's most pressing question "terrifies all mainstream economists: is 'growth' endless?"

Prepare to have your economic worldview challenged and reshaped by this compelling and timely intervention in global economic thought.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9781847941398
Book Author:	Kate Raworth
Book Format:	Paperback / softback
Book Imprint:	Random House Business Books
Book Publisher:	Cornerstone
Book Dimensions:	130 x 196 x 25 cm
Book Publication Date:	2018-02-22
Book Pagination:	384 pages
Book Weight:	308g