Most of us want to do good. We give money. We volunteer. We donate clothes. We ladle soup. And yet, poverty persists.
Do-Goodernomics is an unsettling examination of what happens when good intentions meet scarcity. Using the tools of economics—and informed by years of experience in development work—it explores the Market for Good: the transactions between those who want to help and those we’ve decided need helping.
This is not a guide to better charity, smarter giving, or ethical consumption. It offers no rankings, no endorsements, and no best practices. Instead, it asks harder questions about motivation, power, incentives, and the stories we tell ourselves about the good we do. You may find it an uncomfortable read.
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Facilitator’s Guide (Coming soon)
A facilitator’s guide is available free to educators, practitioners, and groups who want to use Do-Goodernomics in classrooms, nonprofits, or community settings.
The guide includes:
- Discussion prompts
- Learning objectives
- Suggested activities
- Context for leading difficult conversations