Reimgining capitalism in a world on fire : how business can save the world /
Rebecca Henderson
- UK Penguin Books 2021
- 322p.
Free market capitalism is one of humanity's greatest inventions and the most significant source of prosperity the world has ever seen. But this success has been costly. Capitalism is on the verge of destroying the planet and destabilising society as wealth rushes to the top. The time for action is running short. Rebecca Henderson's rigorous research in economics, psychology, and organisational behaviour and her many years of work with companies worldwide give us a path forward. She debunks the worldview that the only purpose of business is to make money and maximise shareholder value. She shows that we have failed to reimagine capitalism so that it is not only an engine of prosperity but also a system that is in harmony with environmental realities, striving for social justice and the demands of genuinely democratic institutions. Henderson's deep understanding of how change takes place, combined with fascinating in-depth stories of companies that have made the first steps towards reimagining capitalism, provides inspiring insight into what capitalism can be. With rich discussions of how the worlds of finance, governance, and leadership must also evolve, Henderson provides the pragmatic foundation for navigating a world faced with an unprecedented challenge and extraordinary opportunity for those who can get it right."
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Organizational change Economic policy Capitalism--Moral and ethical aspects Social responsibility of business Business ethics Capitalism--Social aspects