Identity, Capabilities, and Changing Economics

Identity, Capabilities, and Changing Economics by John B. Davis offers a fresh, incisive exploration of how personal and collective identity reshape economic opportunity in a rapidly changing world. This compelling work draws together economics, philosophy, and public policy to ask a vital question: how do identities influence what people can do—and how economies evolve as a result?

Davis guides readers through a clear, evidence-informed argument that the capabilities approach must account for identity, institutions, and cultural change to explain real-world development. Designed for scholars, policymakers, and engaged readers across the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the book connects theory with practical implications for inequality, labor markets, welfare, and inclusive growth.

You’ll find lucid explanations of complex ideas, thoughtful case-based insight, and actionable framing for policy design—from local community interventions to national reforms. Whether you’re a student of development economics, a policy advisor seeking new lenses on poverty reduction, or a curious professional interested in how identity shapes economic trajectories, Davis equips you with frameworks to rethink measurement, strategy, and outcomes.

Grounded in interdisciplinary rigor yet accessible in tone, Identity, Capabilities, and Changing Economics is essential reading for anyone grappling with economic change in diverse societies. Add this influential title to your collection today to deepen your understanding of why identity matters—and how smarter policy can expand real freedoms for people everywhere.

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