Doughnut Economics

Résumé du livre

Kate Raworth is a senior visiting research associate at the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute. A self-declared renegade in the economics profession, Raworth’s work is focused on social, economic and environmental sustainability in the twenty-first century. Named by the Guardian newspaper as one of the top ten tweeters in her field, she has presented her ideas to everyone from the UN General Assembly to the Occupy movement.

The chapter explores the limitations of traditional economic models, emphasizing their failure to account for real-world complexities. It critiques the oversimplified assumptions of equilibrium and Rational Economic Man, highlighting their role in perpetuating inequality and environmental harm. Historical examples, such as the 2008 financial crisis and the flawed Kuznets curve, demonstrate the dangers of relying on outdated theories. The text advocates for a shift toward systems thinking, emphasizing feedback loops, circular economies, and innovative solutions like the Bangla-Pesa. It underscores the need to move beyond GDP as the sole measure of progress and challenges the obsession with perpetual growth, proposing alternative strategies like demurrage and sustainable design to create a more equitable and environmentally conscious future.

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