How Much is Enough? The Love of Money, and the Case for the Good Life

Edward Skidelsky, Robert Skidelsky

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English

Penguin
23 October 2013

Philosophy; Central government policies; Economic theory & philosophy; Political economy

In recent years, economic growth has been regarded as a self-evident good, with political debate focussed on the best means to achieve it. But there are now signs that this shared assumption is weakening. Anger at 'greedy' bankers and their 'obscene' bonuses has given way to a deeper dissatisfaction with an economic system geared overwhelmingly to the accumulation of wealth. Huge income disparities and an ever-growing gap between the richest and the rest has brought us to one of those rare moments when the underlying assumptions of society, are changing. In How Much is Enough? Robert and Edward Skidelsky argue that wealth is not an end in itself but a means to the achievement and maintenance of a 'good life', and that our economy should be organised to reflect this fact. The book includes a definition of the 'good life', discusses the relevance of 'Happiness Studies' and the environmental impact of our ever-growing need to consume. In doing so, it offers an escape from the trap of excessive specialization and a way to reinvigorate the idea of economics as a 'moral science'. It concludes by offering a radical new model for income redistribution - and a consideration of what human beings might really want from their lives.

By: Edward Skidelsky, Robert Skidelsky
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780241953891
ISBN 10: 0241953898
Publication Date: 23 October 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for How Much is Enough? The Love of Money, and the Case for the Good Life

A crisp and pungent book -- Rowan Williams Prospect How much is enough? is a good question. Anyone who sets store by capitalism and markets will find [this] book uncomfortable reading. It should be read all the same Economist A truly innovative and radical perspective on reshaping the economy ... thought-stirring and extremely refreshing -- John Gray Guardian A welcome call to reinvigorate society's ethical aspect and bring about the good life for everyone New Yorker In their thoughtful book, the Skidelskys move seamlessly from the abstract to the concrete; from philosophy to public policy. They note that Keynes's futuristic essay was ignored as the world sank into the Great Depression. Will we again ignore this call to imagine a better future? -- Jon Cruddas MP Independent