- 1. Doughnut Economics, authored by Kate Raworth, is a transformative framework for understanding and addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century, particularly in the realms of economics, sustainability, and social equity. In her book, Raworth introduces the concept of a 'doughnut', which visually represents the safe and just space for humanity—where social foundations are met without overshooting the ecological ceiling. This model juxtaposes the necessity of meeting essential human needs, such as food, education, and healthcare, against the environmental limits of our planet, highlighting the critical balance required to achieve a sustainable future. Raworth critiques traditional economic models that prioritize perpetual growth and GDP as measures of success, advocating instead for an economy that values well-being, community, and ecological health. By combining insights from various disciplines, including ecology, social science, and policy-making, Doughnut Economics challenges us to rethink how we design our economies, proposing that instead of striving for endless expansion, we can create systems that operate within our planetary boundaries while ensuring prosperity for all. The framework provides a new lens through which to evaluate policies and practices, encouraging innovation and collaboration to cultivate an economy that serves both people and the planet.
The inner ring of the Doughnut represents:
A) Technological innovation limits
B) Economic growth targets
C) Ecological ceiling of planetary boundaries
D) Social foundation of human well-being
- 2. The outer ring of the Doughnut represents:
A) Government policy limits
B) Market equilibrium points
C) Social foundation of human well-being
D) Ecological ceiling of planetary boundaries
- 3. How many planetary boundaries does Raworth's model include?
A) 9
B) 5
C) 7
D) 12
- 4. Raworth argues economics should change its goal from GDP growth to:
A) Achieving infinite economic growth
B) Meeting human needs within planetary boundaries
C) Maximizing corporate profits
D) Eliminating all government regulation
- 5. Raworth criticizes the traditional economics diagram of:
A) Production possibility frontier
B) Phillips curve
C) Supply and demand curves
D) The circular flow diagram
- 6. The social foundation includes how many dimensions?
A) 7
B) 9
C) 15
D) 12
- 7. Which of these IS part of the ecological ceiling?
A) Healthcare access
B) Income equality
C) Climate change
D) Political voice
- 8. Raworth describes the ideal economist as:
A) A mathematical modeler
B) A policy technician
C) A systems thinker
D) A market fundamentalist
- 9. What does Raworth mean by 'regenerative by design'?
A) Economic systems that restore natural resources
B) Markets that self-correct automatically
C) Growth that continues indefinitely
D) Systems that require constant government intervention
- 10. Raworth argues economics should see the economy as:
A) Independent of cultural values
B) Superior to social systems
C) Separate from environmental concerns
D) Embedded within society and ecology
- 11. Raworth's approach to economics is best described as:
A) Marxist economics
B) Austrian economics
C) Ecological economics
D) Neoclassical economics
- 12. The Doughnut Economics model is primarily:
A) A framework for sustainable development
B) A government austerity program
C) A corporate profit strategy
D) A mathematical forecasting tool
- 13. Which concept does Raworth use to describe inclusive wealth distribution?
A) Trickle-down economics
B) Wealth concentration
C) Distributive by design
D) Forced equality
- 14. The Doughnut model emphasizes that the economy should serve:
A) Maximum GDP growth
B) Government revenue maximization
C) Human prosperity within planetary boundaries
D) Corporate shareholder value
- 15. What does crossing the ecological ceiling represent?
A) Social progress
B) Economic success
C) Environmental degradation
D) Technological advancement
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