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Doughnut economics
by Kate Raworth
Doughnut Economics isn't just another book on finance; it's a blueprint for reimagining our entire relationship with the economy. Kate Raworth presents a clear, compelling argument that our current models are broken, leading us to overshoot planetary boundaries while leaving millions in deprivation. Her "doughnut" concept—a sweet spot between social well-being and ecological limits—offers a genuinely hopeful and practical vision. Reading this feels like having a deeply intelligent, optimistic friend lay out a path to a better future, challenging every assumption you thought you knew about growth and prosperity. It's an intellectual journey that feels less like a textbook and more like a call to action. If you're a curious thinker grappling with global challenges, eager for fresh perspectives on social commentary, and ready to embrace a new kind of rebellion against economic dogma, you'll find this incredibly stimulating. It's for anyone who believes we can thrive within our planet's means.
10 Books similar to 'Doughnut economics'
If Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics resonated with you, you're likely hungry for more thought-provoking ideas that challenge the status quo. Our recommendations build on her vision for a more just and sustainable world. These books explore similar themes of social commentary and power dynamics, pushing back against the old economic narratives and offering concrete ways we can achieve prosperity without endless growth. You'll find other authors who share her intellectual rigor and hopeful outlook, each contributing to a broader conversation about how we can redesign our systems to respect both people and the planet, moving beyond our current existential crises.
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by Jason Hickel
Like Raworth, Hickel challenges the obsession with GDP growth and offers a radical restructuring of our economic system. It provides a historical and ecological perspective on how we can live better with less while addressing global inequality.
This book aligns with the 'Doughnut' framework by re-evaluating what we define as value in modern capitalism. Mazzucato argues for a mission-oriented economy that serves the public interest rather than just extractive financial markets.
Bregman shares Raworth's optimistic and visionary tone, proposing practical yet bold ideas like universal basic income and shorter work weeks. It bridges the gap between idealistic theory and actionable economic policy.
While more lyrical, this book supports the ecological ceiling of the Doughnut by emphasizing reciprocity with nature. It provides the philosophical and spiritual grounding for a regenerative economy that respects planetary boundaries.
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A classic precursor to Raworth's work, this book argues against the 'bigger is better' mentality of industrial economics. It focuses on human-scale technology and sustainable development that mirrors the social foundation of the Doughnut.
by Jason Hickel
This book provides the data and history behind the social inequality that the Doughnut seeks to eliminate. It explains how the current global economic architecture creates the very poverty it claims to be solving.
by Paul Mason
Mason explores how information technology is making the current capitalist model obsolete, much like Raworth's call for a distributive economy. It offers a forward-looking perspective on how we can transition to a new system.
by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett
This book provides the empirical evidence for why the 'social foundation' of the Doughnut is so vital. It demonstrates that more equal societies perform better across almost every metric of health and well-being.
by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler
While more tech-focused, this book shares the 'thriving' mindset of Doughnut Economics. It looks at how innovation can help us meet everyone's needs within the resources of our planet.
by Tim Jackson
Jackson's work is an essential companion to Raworth's, focusing specifically on how to maintain a stable economy that doesn't rely on endless consumption. It is a rigorous look at the 'ecological ceiling' and economic stability.
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