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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 FT / McKinsey BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
One of the world's most influential economists sets out the basis for a new social contract fit for the 21st century.
'Excellent... Shafik points us toward...a hopeful framework for social, economic and political renewal' Michael J. Sandel
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What does society owe each of us? And what do we owe in return?
Our answer to these inescapable questions - known as the social contract - shapes our politics, economic systems and every stage of life, from raising children and going to school to finding work and growing old. Yet today, many believe that this contract is not working for them.
Economist Minouche Shafik examines societies across the world and demonstrates that the urgent challenges of technology, demography and climate require a major shift in priorities. This vision-changing book shows us the way to a new model that provides mutual security and opportunity - a social contract fit for the twenty-first century.
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'Intelligent and lucid' Martin Wolf, Financial Times
'A powerful and persuasive moral argument...rigorous and specific enough to help readers think practically about the policies needed' Melinda Gates
'A necessary contribution at a turning-point in history... A must-read' Ursula von der Leyen
A PROSPECT MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2021
Editions of What We Owe Each Other
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529112795
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473576995
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781473590762
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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 FT / McKinsey BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
One of the world's most influential economists sets out the basis for a new social contract fit for the 21st century.
'Excellent... Shafik points us toward...a hopeful framework for social, economic and political renewal' Michael J. Sandel
____________
What does society owe each of us? And what do we owe in return?
Our answer to these inescapable questions - known as the social contract - shapes our politics, economic systems and every stage of life, from raising children and going to school to finding work and growing old. Yet today, many believe that this contract is not working for them.
Economist Minouche Shafik examines societies across the world and demonstrates that the urgent challenges of technology, demography and climate require a major shift in priorities. This vision-changing book shows us the way to a new model that provides mutual security and opportunity - a social contract fit for the twenty-first century.
____________
'Intelligent and lucid' Martin Wolf, Financial Times
'A powerful and persuasive moral argument...rigorous and specific enough to help readers think practically about the policies needed' Melinda Gates
'A necessary contribution at a turning-point in history... A must-read' Ursula von der Leyen
A PROSPECT MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2021
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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 FT / McKinsey BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
One of the world's most influential economists sets out the basis for a new social contract fit for the 21st century.
'Excellent... Shafik points us toward...a hopeful framework for social, economic and political renewal' Michael J. Sandel
____________
What does society owe each of us? And what do we owe in return?
Our answer to these inescapable questions - known as the social contract - shapes our politics, economic systems and every stage of life, from raising children and going to school to finding work and growing old. Yet today, many believe that this contract is not working for them.
Economist Minouche Shafik examines societies across the world and demonstrates that the urgent challenges of technology, demography and climate require a major shift in priorities. This vision-changing book shows us the way to a new model that provides mutual security and opportunity - a social contract fit for the twenty-first century.
____________
'Intelligent and lucid' Martin Wolf, Financial Times
'A powerful and persuasive moral argument...rigorous and specific enough to help readers think practically about the policies needed' Melinda Gates
'A necessary contribution at a turning-point in history... A must-read' Ursula von der Leyen
A PROSPECT MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2021
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What We Owe Each Other?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues > Social or cultural Integration and assimilation
Where can I read a sample of What We Owe Each Other?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529112795
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What We Owe Each Other?
Minouche Shafik
Who is the Publisher of the book What We Owe Each Other?
Random House
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What We Owe Each Other is available as paperback(ISBN 9781529112795) and ebook(ISBN 9781473576995) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473590762)
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