Can Economics Really Save the World? A Deep Dive into Erik Angner’s Groundbreaking Book

Professor Erik Angner of Stockholm University offers profound insights in his book “How Economics Can Save the World: Simple Ideas to Solve Our Biggest Problems,” presenting practical economic thinking as a tool to address today’s most pressing global challenges. Our world faces unprecedented challenges - from climate change and inequality to hunger and the lasting impacts of a global pandemic. These crises have made our lives more uncertain and our societies more divided. But what if economics could help? In How Economics Can Save the World, Professor Erik Angner argues that economics is not just about markets, money, or the wealthy elite. It’s a powerful framework for understanding the world around us - and for designing practical solutions to real-world problems. Whether it’s parenting or public policy, organ donation or housing, economics provides tools that can improve decision-making, promote fairness, and enhance wellbeing. With a rich blend of optimism and real-life stories, Angner reveals how economists think - and how that thinking can help us build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future. This is an episode that reclaims economics as a force for good - and invites readers to see it as a guide for making life better for everyone. Dr. Angner is the author of Hayek and Natural Law and the widely used textbook A Course in Behavioral Economics (3rd edition, 2021). His scholarly work spans behavioral and experimental economics, the economics of happiness, and the philosophical foundations of economic theory. His widely acclaimed book, How Economics Can Save the World (Penguin, 2023), brings economic thinking to bear on today’s most urgent global challenges. Dr. Erik Angner’s interdisciplinary expertise bridges economics and philosophy. He holds dual PhDs in Economics and in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Pittsburgh, a path shaped, as he puts it, by 'serious mission creep.' This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Prof. Erik Angner has generously shared profound insights from his research on “How Economics Can Save the World: Simple Ideas to Solve Our Biggest Problems,” during his appearance on the Business Talk podcast channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited. All content is © 2025. All rights reserved.