A World of Three Zeroes by Professor Muhammad Yunus outlines the limitations of the current global economic system and proposes a new humanitarian economic model. Originally published in English in 2017, the Bengali translation was recently completed by Irfan Sheikh, Tahsin Kaiyum, and Rakib Hossain Midul.
The core themes of the book are as follows:
The author envisions a new world by solving three major global challenges:
As an alternative to the current capitalist system, he introduces the concept of "Social Business." This is a type of business whose primary goal is not profit maximization, but rather solving a social problem. Successful projects like Grameen Danone (for nutrition) or Grameen Shakti (for solar energy) are key examples.
Dr. Yunus argues that the current capitalist system has created extreme wealth inequality, where most of the world's wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few. He believes that by reforming this system, we can stop viewing humans as merely selfish beings and instead transform their innate altruism or desire to help others into an economic force.
He emphasizes the importance of the creativity of the younger generation, the power of technology, and the assurance of good governance in building this future world. To implement these goals, thousands of "3 Zero Clubs" are currently active worldwide.
