LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 FT McKinsey BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDOne of the world's most
influential economists sets out the basis for a new social contract fit for the 21st century.
'Excellent... Shafik points us toward...a hopeful framework for social economic and political
renewal' Michael J. Sandel ____________ What does society owe each of us? And what do we owe in
return? Our answer to these inescapable questions - known as the social contract - shapes our
politics economic systems and every stage of life from raising children and going to school
to finding work and growing old. Yet today many believe that this contract is not working for
them. Economist Minouche Shafik examines societies across the world and demonstrates that the
urgent challenges of technology demography and climate require a major shift in priorities.
This vision-changing book shows us the way to a new model that provides mutual security and
opportunity - a social contract fit for the twenty-first century. ____________ 'Intelligent and
lucid' Martin Wolf Financial Times 'A powerful and persuasive moral argument...rigorous and
specific enough to help readers think practically about the policies needed' Melinda Gates 'A
necessary contribution at a turning-point in history... A must-read' Ursula von der LeyenA
PROSPECT MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2021
