A New Yorker Best Book of 2024 A History Today Book of the Year "A powerful case for limitarianism—the idea that we should set a maximum on how much resources one individual can appropriate. A must-read!" —Thomas Piketty, bestselling author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century An original and galvanizing indictment of the world’s uber-rich that boldly argues for a cap on wealth from the philosopher who coined the term "limitarianism.” How much money is too much? Is it ethical, and democratic, for an individual to amass a limitless amount of wealth, and then spend it however they choose? As democracies weaken, our climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, and inequality worsens, many of us feel that the obvious answer is no – but what can we do about it? Economist and philosopher Ingrid Robeyns has long written and argued for the principle she calls "limitarianism" – a “common sense” (Jia Tolentino) case against extreme wealth which posits that a considered cap on one’s individual wealth is an urgent ethnical concern that will ultimately lead to healthier, more democratic societies. In this “provocative consideration of extreme wealth accumulation” (The New Yorker) Robeyns ignites an urgent debate about wealth and when, how and why to limit it, calling into question the legitimacy of capitalism and neoliberalism and inviting us to a radical reimagining of our world. "This book has an argument in it that might technically be considered provocative or radical, but to me it seems extremely common sense. It's that there should be a limit to the amount of resources that a person is politically allowed to hoard for himself. Again, this is often framed as this radical idea but it's one that nearly every single person in this country agrees with." — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker "Robeyns’s book is a timely addition to the conversation about extreme wealth—subverting assumptions in a way that may make it easier to accept the (far less dramatic) shifts that may finally be taking place." — Christina Emba, The Atlantic "[A] revolutionary volume . . . Limitarianism is a thoughtful blueprint for the world so many of us want to live in—one where capitalism is curbed and greed is limited." — Adrienne Westenfeld, Esquire "[A] provocative consideration of extreme wealth accumulation." — New Yorker " Limitarianism is a thought-provoking read for all those interested in inequality." — Lucas Chancel, Nature " Limitarianism offers a genuine contribution to the conversation and ought to be read by egalitarians and their foes." — Jonah Raskin, Zyzzyva "The challenge is daunting, but rebalancing and regulating capitalism will be a necessity if we are going to deal with the many internal and external threats we are now facing. Thus Limitarianism is well-worth considering and debating." — Ed Meek, The Arts Fuse "This book will surely be a conversation starter, especially in today’s political climate and dramatic period of inflation. Those interested in politics, taxes, inheritance, monetary policy, and social justice will find this book intriguing." — Jennifer Adams, Booklist "[ Limitarianism is a] withering critique of the ethical, moral, and fiscal harms of unlimited wealth concentration . . . [This] caustic but balanced attack offers an equitable economic compromise." — Kirkus Reviews "A powerful case for limitarianism – the idea that we should set a maximum on how much resources one individual can appropriate. A must-read!" — Thomas Piketty, bestselling author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century "Robeyns has written an essential book from a radical point of view. It is high time someone asked the question, "Is there such a thing as having too much money?" Along with its corollary question, 'So what are we going to do about it?' Robeyns tackles both with deep knowledge, experience and empathy."  — Abigail Disney, filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist "Is it possible to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet? Definitely not in a world dominated by extreme wealth, as Ingrid Robeyns powerfully argues. This landmark book combines meticulous logic with compelling personal stories to draw everyone - from the super-rich to the super-riled - into one of the most critical public debates of our times. Read it."  — Kate Raworth, bestselling author of Doughnut Economics "Limiting extreme wealth is an idea whose time has surely come and Ingrid Robeyns makes a powerful case for why this should be a priority for public and political debate. Limitarianism builds on what the epidemiology shows so clearly - inequality damages all of us and it needs to be tackled with the greatest urgency."  — Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Livel "Robeyns proves that in a true democracy there are no rights without duties – no wealth without limits. Limitarianism offers a way to re-democratize wealth and thus re-socialize the richest 1%."  — Marlene Engelhorn, aut