For readers of Anand Giridharadas and Shoshanna Zuboff who want a
more original, bold, and convincing argument for a cap on
wealth by the philosopher who coined the term "limitarianism." How
much money is too much? Is it ethical, and democratic, for an
individual to amass a limitless amount of wealth, and then spend it
however they choose? Many of us feel that the answer to that is
no—but what can we do about it?
     Ingrid Robeyns has long written
and argued for the principle she calls "limitarianism"—or the
need to limit extreme wealth. This idea is gaining momentum in the
mainstream – with calls to "tax the rich" and slogans like "every
billionaire is a policy failure" – but what does it mean in
practice? Â Â Â Â Â Robeyns explains the
key reasons to support the case against extreme wealth:Â It
keeps the poor poor and inequalities growing It’s often dirty
money It undermines democracy It’s one of the leading causes
of climate change Nobody actually deserves to be a
millionaire There are better things to do with excess money The
rich will benefit, too This will be the first authoritative trade
book to unpack the concept of a cap on wealth, where to draw the
line, how to collect the excess and what to do with the money. In
the process, Robeyns will ignite an urgent debate about wealth, one
that calls into question the very forces we live by (capitalism and
neoliberalism) and invites us to a radical reimagining of our
world.
General
Imprint: |
Minedition (imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc)
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Ingrid Robeyns
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-66260-184-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-66260-184-0 |
Barcode: |
9781662601842 |
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