A New Shape for the Economy (Kate Raworth)

<p>It’s no secret that our economy only works for a select few. But what would our economy look like if we prioritized people and the planet, instead of profit? Economist <a href="https://www.kateraworth.com/">Kate Raworth</a> says it might look like a doughnut and to build it requires changing how we talk about, teach, and imagine economics. Baratunde talks with Kate about her theory of <a href="https://doughnuteconomics.org/about-doughnut-economics">doughnut economics</a> and how we can build an economy that works for all life on Earth—exploring how our small acts of consumerism can enhance or degrade a culture of democracy. </p> <p> </p> <p>SHOW ACTIONS</p> <p><strong>Internally Reflect</strong> - <strong>What We Call Ourselves Matters</strong></p> <p>It's clear that we show up with different values, norms and expectations when called as a citizen rather than as a consumer. Take a moment to reflect on how you might interact differently with e-commerce and purchasing decisions if you were called a “Steward to the Commons.”</p> <p><strong>Become More Informed - Digest the Doughnut </strong></p> <p>Check out Kate's 2018 <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/kate_raworth_a_healthy_economy_should_be_designed_to_thrive_not_grow">TED talk</a> (where Baratunde first met her!). Also, read Kate’s book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/14797/9781603587969">Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist</a>. </p> <p><strong>Publicly Participate - Find or Start Some Doughnuts Near You</strong></p> <p>Join the community at <a href="http://www.doughnuteconomics.org/">Doughnut Economics Action Lab</a>!<a href="http://www.doughnuteconomics.org/"> </a>You can check out the members map to find others near you and read stories of how community groups are getting started putting the ideas into practice. You can also create your own event on DEAL's platform inviting others in your locality (be it town, city, or state) to join you. And check out the tools Kate mentioned: <a href="https://doughnuteconomics.o