The Economics of Kindness

“A most compelling vision for a new economy. A beautiful pearl of wisdom.” - Mark Anielski, author of The Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth   “A marvellous piece of writing. I wish students of every economics department in the world could read this book.” - Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus of Resurgence & Ecologist   “With a wealth of practical stories, Dauncey shows how we can build an economy rooted in compassion, connection, and community wealth-building. A much-needed shot of hope.” - Michael H. Shuman, publisher of Main Street Journal   “An inspiring visionary book will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.” - David Boyd, author of The Optimistic Environmentalist: Progress Towards a Greener Future   “A comprehensive, rigorous, inspiring manifesto for a hopeful, kind and cooperative future.” - Ann Pettifor, author of The Production of Money: How to Break the Power of Bankers   “An inspiring, multi-dimensional vision of a kindness-based economy … a treasure for any caring person who is looking for an alternative way forward.” - Jeremy Lent, author of Ecocivilization: Making a World that Works for all   “I gasp in awe at The Economics of Kindness – a brilliant translation of the truth of the Golden Rule that is advocated by all world faiths.” - Rev. Canon Peter Challen, Industrial Chaplain, Sloan Fellow of the London Business School What if our economy was built on kindness and cooperation instead of selfishness and competition? In this bold and forward-looking book, Guy Dauncey argues that the crises we face—from climate collapse to inequality and social division—are symptoms of economic systems designed to reward domination and capital gain. Blending anthropology, history, economics, and policy, he offers detailed, practical solutions across housing, work, banking, democracy, climate, and community. From public banks and cooperative housing to regenerative farming and global governance reform, this book sets out to enable systemic transformation This book proposes a powerful alternative to present-day options: the economics of kindness. Combining years of research into alternative systems and approaches, it presents a new ecological social alternative—one focused on building structural kindness instead of one dependent on human emotion. Guy Dauncey is a romantic economist, the author of eleven books on ways to build a fair, ecologically sustainable world. A fellow of the Findhorn Foundation and the Royal Society for Arts, he co-founded Prevent Cancer Now, the BC Sustainable Energy Association, and the West Coast Climate Action Network. He lives on Vancouver Island, Canada.