The Care Economy | Book launch

18 March 2025 | London Review Bookshop, London

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On Tuesday, 18th March, we hosted a pre-release launch event for The Care Economy at the London Review Bookshop, bringing together a highly engaged audience for an evening of discussion and reflection on the book’s key themes.

Alongside author Prof Tim Jackson, we were pleased to welcome Sir Sam Everington and Sir Michael Dixon, co-chairs of the College of Medicine, for a rich and wide-ranging conversation led by journalist Zoe Williams. Together, they explored the idea that true prosperity lies not in relentless economic growth, but in health and human connection. Drawing on personal stories and professional insights, the discussion challenged the legitimacy of profit-driven systems that undervalue care, over-medicalise society, and fuel chronic illness through industrialised food production geared towards commercial gain. From social prescribing to community empowerment, the speakers made a compelling case for reimagining the economy as a restorative force—grounded in balance, attention, and collective wellbeing. The event served as both a critique of the current model and a hopeful call for cultural and systemic change.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special occasion. We appreciate your time and contributions to the conversation. A video recording of the event is available on our YouTube channel, and photos can be found on our Facebook page.

Book link

The book will officially be released on 3 April 2025, and is available for pre-order on the usual platforms. For a 40% discount, please go to the Polity website und enter the code TJAC4 at checkout. For further details about the book, please see the book page.