- 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) Ecological ceiling of planetary boundaries
B) Economic growth targets
C) Social foundation of human well-being
D) Technological innovation limits
- 2. The outer ring of the Doughnut represents:
A) Social foundation of human well-being
B) Market equilibrium points
C) Government policy limits
D) Ecological ceiling of planetary boundaries
- 3. How many planetary boundaries does Raworth's model include?
A) 12
B) 9
C) 5
D) 7
- 4. Raworth argues economics should change its goal from GDP growth to:
A) Meeting human needs within planetary boundaries
B) Eliminating all government regulation
C) Achieving infinite economic growth
D) Maximizing corporate profits
- 5. Raworth criticizes the traditional economics diagram of:
A) Phillips curve
B) The circular flow diagram
C) Supply and demand curves
D) Production possibility frontier
- 6. The social foundation includes how many dimensions?
A) 7
B) 15
C) 12
D) 9
- 7. Which of these IS part of the ecological ceiling?
A) Political voice
B) Healthcare access
C) Income equality
D) Climate change
- 8. Raworth describes the ideal economist as:
A) A policy technician
B) A market fundamentalist
C) A systems thinker
D) A mathematical modeler
- 9. What does Raworth mean by 'regenerative by design'?
A) Economic systems that restore natural resources
B) Growth that continues indefinitely
C) Markets that self-correct automatically
D) Systems that require constant government intervention
- 10. Raworth argues economics should see the economy as:
A) Separate from environmental concerns
B) Superior to social systems
C) Independent of cultural values
D) Embedded within society and ecology
- 11. Raworth's approach to economics is best described as:
A) Ecological economics
B) Neoclassical economics
C) Marxist economics
D) Austrian economics
- 12. The Doughnut Economics model is primarily:
A) A framework for sustainable development
B) A corporate profit strategy
C) A mathematical forecasting tool
D) A government austerity program
- 13. Which concept does Raworth use to describe inclusive wealth distribution?
A) Distributive by design
B) Wealth concentration
C) Trickle-down economics
D) Forced equality
- 14. The Doughnut model emphasizes that the economy should serve:
A) Human prosperity within planetary boundaries
B) Corporate shareholder value
C) Government revenue maximization
D) Maximum GDP growth
- 15. What does crossing the ecological ceiling represent?
A) Economic success
B) Environmental degradation
C) Technological advancement
D) Social progress
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