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Defining a just economy in a tenuous social-political time. If we
can agree that our current social-political moment is tenuous and
unsustainable-and indeed, that may be the only thing we can agree
on right now-then how do markets, governments, and people interact
in this next era of the world? A Political Economy of Justice
considers the strained state of our political economy in terms of
where it can go from here. The contributors to this timely and
essential volume look squarely at how normative and positive
questions about political economy interact with each other-and from
that beginning, how to chart a way forward to a just economy. A
Political Economy of Justice collects fourteen essays from
prominent scholars across the social sciences, each writing in one
of three lanes: the measures of a just political economy; the role
of firms; and the roles of institutions and governments. The result
is a wholly original and urgent new benchmark for the next stage of
our democracy.
***SHORTLISTED FOR FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR
2020*** FT Best books of 2020: Business 'In a world on fire, status
quo is not a great option. Henderson rightfully argues for the
refoundation of capitalism and offers thought-provoking ideas on
what needs to be done to address some of the world's greatest
challenges.' Hubert Joly, former chairman and CEO, BestBuy
________________ What if business could help solve the greatest
problems of our time? Free market capitalism is one of humanity's
greatest inventions, and the greatest source of prosperity the
world has ever seen. But it's also on the verge of destroying the
planet and destabilizing society in its single-minded pursuit of
maximizing shareholder value. Rebecca Henderson, McArthur
University Professor at Harvard University, argues for a new
framework; one that can simultaneously make a positive societal
impact by confronting the realities of the environment and the need
to address social and economic inequality, while also delivering
sustained financial performance to ensure economic growth that
brings prosperity and wellbeing to society as a whole. Drawing on
the lessons of companies from around the world who are acting on
this responsibility - who are not only surviving but are thriving,
becoming leaders in their industries and beginning to drive the
wheels of change - Professor Henderson proves that this is not only
a moral imperative for business but also the only way to remain
competitive in our changing world. ________________ 'You need to
read Rebecca Henderson's Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire.
This is a book for the realist with a heart.' Arthur C. Brooks,
president emeritus, American Enterprise Institute; senior fellow,
Harvard Business School; and author of Love Your Enemies
'Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire is a breath of fresh
air. Written in lively prose, easily accessible to lay readers, and
chock-full of interesting case studies, Henderson comprehensively
surveys what we need to do to secure a workable future.' Larry
Kramer, president, Hewlett Foundation
Defining a just economy in a tenuous social-political time. If we
can agree that our current social-political moment is tenuous and
unsustainable-and indeed, that may be the only thing we can agree
on right now-then how do markets, governments, and people interact
in this next era of the world? A Political Economy of Justice
considers the strained state of our political economy in terms of
where it can go from here. The contributors to this timely and
essential volume look squarely at how normative and positive
questions about political economy interact with each other-and from
that beginning, how to chart a way forward to a just economy. A
Political Economy of Justice collects fourteen essays from
prominent scholars across the social sciences, each writing in one
of three lanes: the measures of a just political economy; the role
of firms; and the roles of institutions and governments. The result
is a wholly original and urgent new benchmark for the next stage of
our democracy.
The business case for acting sustainably is becoming increasingly
compelling - reducing our global footprint to sustainable levels is
the defining issue of our times and it is one that can only be
addressed with the active participation of the private sector.
However, persuading well established organizations to act in new
ways is never easy. This book is designed to support business
leaders and organizational scholars who are grappling with this
challenge by pulling together leading edge insights from some of
the world's best researchers as to how organizational change in
general - and sustainable change in particular - can be most
effectively managed. The book begins by laying out the economic
case for change, while subsequent chapters describe how leaders at
firms such as Du Pont, IBM and Cemex have transformed their
organizations, exploring issues such as the role of the senior team
and the ways in which firms shift their identities, build
innovative cultures and processes, and begin to change the world
around them. Business leaders will find the book a source of both
powerful examples and immediately actionable ideas, while scholars
will be deeply intrigued by the insights that emerge from the cross
cutting exploration of one of the toughest challenges our society
has ever faced.
Anyone who suffers at the hands of an abuser already knows that
survival is of the very essence of what powers each day. Rebecca
Henderson knows all too well what it is like to live within a
turbulent childhood filled with chaos, beatings, and mental
illness-and in an adult world fueled by alcohol abuse and violent
crime. In her poignant memoir, "becki justbecki," Rebecca Henderson
shares a compelling glimpse into the world of abuse, survival, and
her eventual healing, ultimately seeking to teach others to trust
their intuition, take chances, and make good choices.
For the first time in her life, Rebecca has found her voice. In
celebration of her survival, she shares her reflections and recalls
how painful events have shaped her life. Rebecca begins with the
story of how she was badly burned at age two and subsequently
endured teasing for years, teaching her a valuable lesson that
facing humiliation head-on provided her with the knowledge that
there was nothing she could not recover from-ever. As she details
traumatic incestuous experiences that caused her to begin
self-destructive behavior that would last for years, Rebecca
provides an eye-opening perspective into how abuse extensively
affects a life long after it has stopped.
"becki justbecki" shares one woman's incredible, inspirational
journey from the darkness of abuse into the light of healing that
will inspire anyone who has ever been abused to never give up.
The business case for acting sustainably is becoming increasingly
compelling - reducing our global footprint to sustainable levels is
the defining issue of our times and it is one that can only be
addressed with the active participation of the private sector.
However, persuading well established organizations to act in new
ways is never easy. This book is designed to support business
leaders and organizational scholars who are grappling with this
challenge by pulling together leading edge insights from some of
the world's best researchers as to how organizational change in
general - and sustainable change in particular - can be most
effectively managed. The book begins by laying out the economic
case for change, while subsequent chapters describe how leaders at
firms such as Du Pont, IBM and Cemex have transformed their
organizations, exploring issues such as the role of the senior team
and the ways in which firms shift their identities, build
innovative cultures and processes, and begin to change the world
around them. Business leaders will find the book a source of both
powerful examples and immediately actionable ideas, while scholars
will be deeply intrigued by the insights that emerge from the cross
cutting exploration of one of the toughest challenges our society
has ever faced.
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