The alternative - Nick Romeo

A provocative debunking of
accepted economic wisdom which offers a new pathway to a sustainable,
survivable economy.

Confronted by the devastating trends of the early twenty-first century -
widening inequality, environmental destruction, and millions of workers stuck
in precarious, soul destroying work - many economists, politicians and
business leaders argue that there is no alternative. They cling to the dogmas
that got us in this mess in the first place: private markets are more
efficient than public ones; investment capital always flows where it is
needed; inequality is an inevitable side effect of economic growth; people only
behave well with the right incentives.

But a growing number of academic economists, business owners, policy
entrepreneurs, and ordinary people are rejecting these myths and reshaping
economies to reflect their ethical and social values. Journalist Nick Romeo,
who covers the world's most innovative economic and policy ideas for the
New Yorker, takes us on an extraordinary journey through the
unforgettable stories and successes of people working to build economies that
are more equal, just, and liveable. Combining original, in-depth reporting
with expert analysis, Romeo explores everything from fair pricing in the
Netherlands to large scale cooperatives in Spain to public sector
marketplaces offering decent work and real protection to gig workers in
California and demonstrates there is an alternative.