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Value(s)

An Economist’s Guide to Everything That Matters

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By: Mark Carney
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘A radical book that speaks out accessibly’ BONO

‘Indispensable … This is the essential handbook’ CHRISTINE LAGARDE

‘A remarkably good read’ GILLIAN TETT, Financial Times

‘A landmark achievement’ WILL HUTTON, Observer

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.

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Critic reviews

Winner of the Parliamentary Book Award for Best Political Book by a Non-Parliamentarian
‘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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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.

Excellent

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Marks insight in this book is absolutely fantastic he covers a-lot of concepts which will be discussed at the upcoming Davos 2021/22 summit finance is changing and this book will help give you an idea of how the new and coming technologies will change the way we live as well as how we derive Value in this new era.

My only point of disagreement was on Bitcoin other than that he covers a-lot of very interesting topics and discusses how things will be rapidly changing I strongly agree with him on how this industrial revolution will be bigger than the previous ones and will affect more livelihoods.

Definitely not a failed 2nd Tier Banker

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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.

What a book!!!

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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.

Essential reading for professionals everywhere

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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.
4 out of 5

long. A good story, but long

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