Doughnut Economics

As someone who studiously avoided economics classes in college, I feel ill-equipped to consider, let alone judge, economic policies. I had the impression that economic growth was bad for our ecological stability l, but couldn't explain why. I loved Doughnut Economics because it covered economic history and concepts approachably, and gave alternative models for thinking about economics. From now on, I won't care about narratives of economic growth - I'll want to hear about how quality of life is improving and our biosphere is thriving.

I give this a slightly hesitant 4 stars because I’m not especially knowledgeable in economics. But I appreciate that Raworth is exposing the weak basis for some neoliberal tenets and facing the reality of the limits of growth. Would love to see some of the changes she pushes for, but a lot of it still feels pie in the sky.