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A bold, urgent argument on the misplacement of value in financial markets and how we can and need to maximize value for the many, not few. As an economist and former banker, Mark Carney has spent his life in various financial roles, in both the public and private sector. VALUE(S) is a meditation on his experiences that examines the short-comings and challenges of the market in the past decade which he argues has led to rampant, public distrust and the need for radical change. Focusing on four major crises-the Global Financial Crisis, the Global Health Crisis, Climate Change and the 4th Industrial Revolution-- Carney proposes responses to each. His solutions are tangible action plans for leaders, companies and countries to transform the value of the market back into the value of humanity.
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More than almost any other book I've read, this one definitely convinced me of just how smart the author is. There's really no doubt left in my mind. That being said, it's often incredibly dry, and you may find there are parts of it that you have to grind through to get to the more interesting parts.
I found maybe the third quarter of the book the best, though if you have a background in economics the earlier parts may be good for you as well. Definitely enjoyable, certainly academic and cerebral, and filled with good opinions and insights on the problems that face us currently.