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Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism

Muhammad Yunus
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Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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Muhammad Yunus

Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism, Muhammad Yunus introduces the concept of social business, focusing on blending social objectives with business principles to address global issues. Employing real-world examples, Yunus advocates for empowering individuals through socially conscious enterprises, proposing innovative strategies for poverty alleviation and sustainable economic development.

Informative

Inspirational

Hopeful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,446 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Muhammad Yunus's Creating a World Without Poverty offers a compelling vision for social business as a tool for poverty eradication, praised for its innovative approach and inspirational narrative. Critics note a lack of detailed implementation strategies and some idealism. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that challenges traditional capitalism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism?

Readers interested in Creating a World Without Poverty are typically drawn to social entrepreneurship, economic reforms, and global development. Fans of Banker to the Poor or The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid will appreciate Yunus's exploration of social business as a capitalist approach to tackling poverty.

4.3

3,446 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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