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Value(s)
- An Economist’s Guide to Everything That Matters
- Narrated by: Mark Carney
- Length: 20 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
Horrified by the current financial crisis? Want to learn how we might get out of it?
This is a pivotal moment in our economy. With the markets in free-fall, financial challenges are growing for us all. A winter of inflation and spiralling energy costs looms. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As former Governor for the Bank of England Mark Carney said to the BBC: ‘The message from the financial markets is there’s a limit to unfunded spending and unfunded tax cuts in this environment.’
His book is essential reading for today’s economic crisis and provides answers to your questions as well as solutions for the future.
In Value(s), Carney offers a roadmap out of this chaos and towards a better, fairer society. This moment could be an opportunity for change, for overhaul. We cannot go on as we have, something must change. Drawing on a truly international perspective, this book offers a blueprint for how we can channel the dynamism of the market to transform intractable global problems into opportunities. And in so doing build a better world for all.
Read as one of the great global thinkers of our time examines how what we value has become misaligned and how we can rethink and rebuild before it is too late.
Critic reviews
‘This assault on the modern free market is a landmark achievement. It will help arm the best in business, finance and government and disarm the worst’
WILL HUTTON, OBSERVER
‘A remarkably good read’
Gillian Tett, FINANCIAL TIMES
‘A sweeping intellect … This is an important book’
EVENING STANDARD
‘A stimulating read … offering hope that we can build a post-pandemic economy based on solid values’
DAILY MAIL
‘This is an important book, deserving of a wide audience. We know things need to change and that we are in big trouble if we don’t’
IRISH TIMES
‘A radical book that speaks out accessibly as to how we get everyone involved in solving our problems’
BONO
‘Mark Carney’s indispensable new book asks how we can go from knowing the price of everything to understanding its true value … this is the essential handbook for 21st century leaders, policymakers and everyone who wants to build a fair and sustainable world’
CHRISTINE LAGARDE
‘A roadmap to a fairer and more responsible, resilient world … This book is irradiated with the inspiring and critical conviction that money can be transformed into a tool of collective good’
ANTONY GORMLEY
‘A fantastic read for anyone interested in the most pressing issues facing us. The need for a world of profit with better purpose is explained in such a clear and persuasive style. I hope it gets read by many people ‘
JIM O’NEILL
‘Thought-provoking and readable… As societies struggle to rebuild solidarity in the post-Covid world, it will be an essential guide’
RAGHU RAJAN
‘Mark Carney draws on his unique experience of running two central banks to offer original and thought provoking solutions to the world’s biggest challenges – from Covid to climate change’
GORDON BROWN
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- UK buyer
- 11-09-21
A must listen if you want to understand the globalist perspective
From his ivory tower, Carney sets out a potted history of economics, regurgitates management seminars on ‘purpose’, and talks about his place in history. There is a chapter on humility, which was sorely lacking throughout the epic. As we head to the ‘G-0’ world he believes addressing climate change is the greatest economic opportunity of our time. I am sure he will do well out of it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-09-21
What a book!!!
This is the best book I’ve read and can’t wait to read it again.It is accessible, focused yet comprehensive of its chosen topic.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-10-21
Masterclass in the big issues that matter now.
I wasn't sure whether I'd get through this but I'm glad I was drawn in more and more as it progressed. It is a remarkable & panoramic tour by an informed, involved & wise tour guide of the societal, environmental, economic & financial issues that we must grapple with and solve.
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- Calli
- 29-10-21
Excellent
Mark Carney has an excellent command of the English language and exceptional knowledge about economics. I liked his use of academic references to make his points. He gave a lot of value based solutions to solve future problems.
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- Ben Woods
- 31-03-21
Refreshing...
....that an establishment figure of such standing & credibility talks so eloquently about the global challenges our political mainstream is too afraid to address.
only negative comment....the reading performance isn't great.
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- papapownall
- 05-04-21
Values are the basis of value
Former Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney has written this long book (20 hours plus) in which he reflects on how market economies become market societies. Aware that markets are fundamentally a human construct he ponders whether it is possible to turn markets back into humanity the same way that grappa can be turned back into wine. He considers his time at the Bank of England (and prior role at the Bank of Canada) as fleeting visits to something that is permanent and ever lasting and ponders the fact that there have been a couple of hundred people in the role prior to his tenure, most of whom are long forgotten. Few, however, will have shepherded the Old Lady of Theadneedle Street through such challenging times.
Mr Carney considers that the three largest challenges facing the financial world at the moment are Credit, COVID and Climate change. Although a force for the good he sees markets as social concepts that need social capital and is scathing of crypto currencies that lack the human element in their development. Mr Carney does not believe however that the markets can solve everything and, to him, the four scariest words in the English language are "this time it's different".
There undoubtedly some fascinating and original thinking in this book and I was genuinely interested in the section on purposefully based companies being more successful, I could, however, have done with a little less on the long section on the history of banking and the chapter on corporate governance both of which were unnecessary and have been done better by others. Mark Carney will be one of the few Bank of England former governors who will be remembered. And for the right reasons.
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- Tom93
- 15-05-21
Excellent
A compelling argument surrounding a reevaluation of values is made. narration is good. Overall an excellent book.
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- rob harvey
- 11-07-22
long. A good story, but long
Downsides - No full of great new insight. A long book on the musings of Mr C.
Upsides - He is logical, coherent and engaging and his moral prospective on the role of markets was refreshing...almost inspiring. I like the fact he narrated it himself.
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- Joe McGuchan
- 24-05-21
good book, useless
Giving this five stars, I think you should read this book, and tell your freinds about it, because I hope that it can get in the hands of someone who can actually put it's ideas into practice. if you're not in the one percent, this book will basically be an exercise in wishful thinking, at times it'll make you feel powerless, because it's not really written for you. but i still think you should share it. and maybe someday someone with actual power might read it
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- Liam N
- 20-06-21
Essential reading for professionals everywhere
What can I say? A powerhouse of thought from Carney. Both grand and details focused, whilst never losing lucidity.
Those from outside the financial profession (like me) will likely find a few parts less valuable, but nevertheless the writing style won't leave you behind.
Chapters 12 "breaking the tragedy of the horizon" & 13 "values based leadership" were the cream of the crop for me, and I am left with a great clarity of thought regarding my own professional challenges.
Carney does struggle at a few points in the actual reading of the text, with word fumbles here and there, but don't let that put you off for a second.
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