Fewer, Richer, Greener
Fewer, Richer, Greener is a practical yet lighthearted book that makes a convincing case for having gratitude for today’s world and optimism about the bountiful world of tomorrow. It reveals how the world has improved—and will continue to improve—in almost every dimension imaginable. An optimistic antidote for pessimism and fear, this book helps restore and reinforce our faith in the future. It also offers engaging narrative, accurate data and research, and an in-depth look at the best books on the topic by leading thinkers. Fewer, Richer, Greener is a must-read for anyone who wishes to regain hope for the present and wants to build a better future.
"The many young people who seem to share [a] gloomy view of the future should read the new book by Laurence B. Siegel"
― The Wall Street Journal
"As the twenty-teens draw to a close, may I wish everybody a Happy New Decade, and recommend a book that convincingly argues in great detail that it will be one: "Fewer, Richer, Greener"
― Matt Ridley, author of The Rational Optimist
"[Siegel] argues convincingly that humanity has spent two centuries rising from our natural state of abject poverty, and that most of the credit for that goes market institutions and democracy."
"Laurence B. Siegel ... on the nature and benefits of economic growth and progress."
― Tyler Cowen, author of Big Business
"Here is a terrific read for the holiday season. Truly uplifting."
― Sandip Bhagat, Yahoo Finance
"A wonderful antidote to apocalyptic predictions about humanity's future. It's easy to forget that, in the span of a single lifetime, the lives of billions have been improved and enriched by innovation and progress."
― Professor William N. Goetzmann, Yale University, author of Money Changes Everything