Kate Raworth
Biography
Kate Raworth (born 1970) is an English economist known for her "Doughnut Economics" framework, which presents an alternative to traditional growth-dependent economic models. After studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Oxford, she worked for over two decades in international development, including as a Senior Researcher at Oxfam and as an economist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), contributing to the Human Development Report. She later became a Senior Associate at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, and a Professor of Practice at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Her seminal book, "Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist," published in 2017, has gained global recognition, advocating for an economic system that meets human needs within planetary boundaries.
Selected Thoughts
«Humanity's 21st-century challenge is to meet the needs of all within the means of the planet.»
«Growth is not the only game in town. The 21st century calls for an economic compass that helps us navigate towards a safe and just space for humanity.»
«We have inherited 20th-century economic theories that are no longer fit for purpose in the 21st century. It's time for a redesign.»
Writing Style
Kate Raworth's writing style is highly accessible, engaging, and persuasive, aiming to demystify complex economic concepts for a broad audience. She employs vivid metaphors, clear examples, and compelling storytelling to challenge conventional economic thinking and present transformative solutions. Her tone is optimistic yet urgent, blending academic rigor with practical policy implications, encouraging readers to rethink and redesign economic systems for human well-being and ecological health.