2G3S Book Club

In August we will be discussing ‘Reimagining Capitalism’ by Rebecca Henderson.

In a nutshell, this book proposes that when businesses collectively and individually strive to serve a (morally good) purpose rather than simply maximise profits, they can flourish in ways that exceed what might have been possible by following the traditional (profit trumps all) model. Many case studies are examined to support this view, which variously cover environmental concerns, equity between global north and south, and how well employees are treated.

And yet the world being on fire seems to be more of a news report than a metaphor at the moment, with evacuations in progress from wildfires on Greek island resorts, smog in American cities from wildfires in Canada, and excessive heat in parts of the US directly disrupting transport and other services, so how convincing is the thesis that enlightened capitalism provides a solution to the climate emergency?

If you want to join us at Book Club please send an email to 2G3S with “Book Club” in the title (so we can let you know of any changes and future events).