Reviews for Capitalism can survive in a no-growth economy

The average rating for Capitalism can survive in a no-growth economy based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2007-10-01 00:00:00 Arie Budhinata This book is much better than the other "business should have social responsibilities" books I have read. I think the reason I like it is that it's arguement is not "business should stop trying to make as much money as possible" (which I find unrealistic). Instead, Hart gives the reader specific recommendations and cites detailed examples, making it possible for the first time (for me, at least), to believe that being socially responnsible may actually be cost effecive, and therefore, possible. I especially enjoy his focus on truly innovative new technology, versus simply "preventing pollution". I am also intersted in his ideas as to how business can reach out to the 4 billion extremely poor people in the world and help make thier lives better while, at the same time, seeing a profit. Bottom of the Pyramid servicing is not exactly a new idea, but Hart got me thinking about exisiting business models and the changes that would be needed to make them viable at the BoP.

Review # 2 was written on 2021-03-17 00:00:00 Todd Brekke There were some interesting suggestions, frameworks and insights, but it became repetitive and some phrasings seemed condescending, for lack of a better way to describe them. The good - frameworks to update business models to facilitate broader sustainability efforts and include the "base of the pyramid" (lower-income residents) in product development The bad - repetitive, verbose and I got sick of seeing DuPont held up as a shining example when they continue, to this day, to knowingly harm residents with their practices. If you can find articles by Hart, they are definitely worth a read if you are knew to sustainability and/or looking for ideas on updating business models for large corporations.