Mark Carney and Nick Macpherson on Value(s): Building a Better World for All
Webinar: Thursday 5 October 2023, 13:00–14:00 BST
In his recent book, Value(s): Building a Better World for All, former Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney argues that fundamental problems – such as growing inequality in income and opportunity, mistrust of experts, and the existential threat of climate change – all stem from a common crisis in values.
Drawing on the turmoil of the past decade, he says that “market economies” have evolved into “market societies”, where price determines the value of everything.
Radical, foundational change is required if we are to build an economy and society based not on market values but on human values, he says.
In this online event as part of our Fair Society series, hosted with the Policy Institute at King’s College London, Carney discussed his vision for a fairer and more human society with Nick Macpherson, former Permanent Secretary to the Treasury and Policy Institute Visiting Professor with the Strand Group at King’s College London.
Media coverage
Firms will hesitate to invest in UK after Sunak’s climate U-turns, says Mark Carney
Former Bank of England governor says businesses prioritise countries with clean power and consistent strategies
www.theguardian.com
Sunak made a mistake with net zero changes, says Mark Carney
Former Bank of England governor hits out at Prime Minister’s decision to water down pledges
www.telegraph.co.uk
Former BOE Governor Carney Attacks Sunak’s Green Reversal
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has accused Rishi Sunak of questionable economics over his decision to postpone environmental measures and start drilling for oil in the North Sea.

www.bloomberg.com
UN envoy Mark Carney warns world is approaching climate tipping point
Former Bank of England backs the Pope's plea for urgent action ahead of Cop28
www.thenationalnews.com