Nordic Capitalism

Lessons for Realizing Sustainable Capitalism

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Nordic Capitalism shows how democratic capitalism supports freedom, shared prosperity, and sustainability through a comparative analysis of Nordic and American capitalisms. Drawing on real-world examples and personal experience, Robert Gavin Strand distills ten core lessons from the Nordic context to advance a more just, dignified, and sustainable form of capitalism. He examines how Nordic nations consistently lead in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) rankings and societal well-being indicators, and how Nordic companies frequently top sustainability and stakeholder performance rankings. Challenging the assertion that there is 'no alternative' to American-style capitalism rooted in neoliberalism, he dispels the mischaracterization of Nordic societies as 'socialist.' Blending rigorous scholarship with compelling storytelling, this book speaks to scholars, business leaders, policymakers, students, and concerned citizens. The Nordic variety of capitalism serves as a North Star – offering practical guidance and hope for realizing sustainable capitalism. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

• Offers insight into the diversity of capitalism through a comparative analysis of the Nordic and American varieties, highlighting real-world alternatives that deliver better outcomes and inspire hope
• Shows how democratic capitalism can be organized to support sustainability, freedom, and dignity, drawing on practical lessons from the Nordic nations
• Combines rigorous scholarship, lived experience, and compelling storytelling to make the book engaging and accessible across disciplines-for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, students, and concerned citizens
• This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core