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Die Donut-Ökonomie: Endlich ein Wirtschaftsmodell, das den Planeten nicht zerstört
Kate Raworth
4.21 AVERAGE
519 reviews for:
Die Donut-Ökonomie: Endlich ein Wirtschaftsmodell, das den Planeten nicht zerstört
Kate Raworth
4.21 AVERAGE
informative
slow-paced
A framework and goal of growth for growths sake has dominated economic thinking for centuries. This book provides a simple but compelling model for pursuing economic success within the bounds of a healthy society and planet.
I read Doughnut Economics because I had some questions about how a zero-growth economy would work. The book left me with more questions than answers. Kate Raworth presents some very well-researched arguments for why we should abandon our focus on GDP growth, but she barely touches on how we can thrive without GDP growth. The final chapter basically argues “We will because we'll have to” which might be true, but isn't very helpful.
“Without GDP growth, how would people prepare for retirement?” “How would non-profit organizations protect their endowments?” “Who else would be adversely impacted by such a radical shift in our economy?” None of these questions were addressed by Doughnut Economics.
I understand that it's not very fair to judge the book for not answering my questions, when the author never set out to do so. This book is all about the “why” and not at all about the “how” to end GDP growth. However, I think it's reasonable to expect some discussion of how her suggestions could be safely implemented. If I’m going to read 250 pages proposing radical changes to the status quo, then I’d like to see a chapter on how to mitigate the downsides of those changes. Without such a chapter, the book feels incomplete.
“Without GDP growth, how would people prepare for retirement?” “How would non-profit organizations protect their endowments?” “Who else would be adversely impacted by such a radical shift in our economy?” None of these questions were addressed by Doughnut Economics.
I understand that it's not very fair to judge the book for not answering my questions, when the author never set out to do so. This book is all about the “why” and not at all about the “how” to end GDP growth. However, I think it's reasonable to expect some discussion of how her suggestions could be safely implemented. If I’m going to read 250 pages proposing radical changes to the status quo, then I’d like to see a chapter on how to mitigate the downsides of those changes. Without such a chapter, the book feels incomplete.
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Please, tell me that this is mandatory reading for every politician and every student of economics on this planet. Well, maybe even better: This should be mandatory reading for everyone!