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

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Kate Raworth

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Doughnut Economics, Kate Raworth proposes a new economic model that balances essential human and environmental needs. The framework seeks to ensure that no one falls short on life's essentials while avoiding ecological overshoot, using a "doughnut" shape to illustrate the safe space for a just and sustainable society.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

17,416 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics is praised for offering an innovative economic model that balances ecological boundaries with human needs. Reviews highlight its engaging, visual approach and practical implications for policy. However, critics note it's overly ambitious and lacks concrete steps for implementation. Overall, the book is a thought-provoking read in the field of sustainable economics.

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Who Should Read Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist?

A reader who enjoys Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth is likely interested in innovative and sustainable economic models. They may appreciate Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty or The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida for their forward-thinking perspectives on economy and society.

4.4

17,416 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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