A World of Three Zeros: The New Economics of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions Paperback – 11 Sept. 2018

Definitely one of the best books I have ever read. It is so complete. I am eager to read his other books

Totalmente nuevo y original, gran libro, lo recomiendo.

i have just started but so far i enjoy it very much, congratulations to Mr Yunus on a very interesting book!

As an African American woman economist who has been interested in issues related to class and income for decades, Professor Muhammad Yunus new work on poverty, unemployment and sustainability is compelling, inspiring, and energizing. The book starts with facts on worldwide dysfunctions on the distribution of wealth created by the flaw that the majority of human beings are job seekers thus providing labor for the few job creators. Yunus's bold treatise states the reverse; he believes every human being is capable of becoming an entrepreneur with appropriate infrastructures, support systems, and governance. In several of his other works, Professor Yunus introduces the social business which purpose is to solve a social problem while yet operating as a business.The Nobel Peace Prize laureate describes his journey in economic system experimentation with the Grameen Bank, subsidiaries, and industries that produced sustainable change in Bangladesh. From the success of the Grameen experience, global change has evolved in both developing and developed countries.While citing evidence that youth reject the status quo of capitalism, Yunus believes that the youth will be one of three "mega -powers" to transform society. The remaining two "mega powers" are technology and good governance. He passionately states,"I want to expand the system by replacing today's optionless one-size fits all business world with a world that provides two types of businesses for people to chose from. . . traditional, profit-maximizing businesses and social businesses that aim to maximize the benefits created for all human beings. . . and I want to expand our career options by recognizing that all can be entrepreneurs creating their own work opportunities rather than relying on someone else. . ."In 261 pages Yunus presents capitalism as flawed -- but not hopeless-- with opportunities to innovate and sustain a better place to live; he discusses Adam Smith’s invisible hand and alleges that it has eluded the poor. Yunus cites twice in the book that the eight richest men in the world own more than half of the world’s wealth. On re-structuring the distribution of global wealth he uses Mark Zuckerberg's example of gifting much of his wealth to contribute to a changed world for his daughter. In the final and concluding pages of the book, Yunus discusses how each of us can be authors and promoters of change. Whether you are interested in economics, entrepreneurship, or micro-finance, Yunus’s book is thought provoking and a must read for those interested in poverty and income redistribution.#economics #poverty #entrepreneurship #micro-finance #innovation # leadership #wealth #income-redistribution #entrepreneur #self-employment #employment # labor #women #minority #business #social business

Some books appear as an off shoot of research work undertaken by students, some are produced as a result of some project work and some are produced simply because the author is interested in writing a book and getting it published. But there are certain rare books which appear as a challenge to existing concepts, beliefs and theories and propose alternative theories on concrete evidence but such original research works appear once in a while. This heart touching and thought provoking deeply interesting work is one such rare publication. The unique manner in which the author demolishes the 'selfish economic man theory', which had dominated the discussions for long time in the field of economics, is amazing. He does it with credible evidence and that is the high repayment rate in micro finance business in different parts of the world from a developing country like Bangladesh to a rich and developed country like France. His emphasis on the concept of economic man being 'trustworthy and hardworking' is an original contribution to the field of modern economics. An outstanding work which should not be missed if someone is looking out for novelty, authenticity and miracles.