Well-being Economy and Nordic Countries

This insightful book explores how the well-being economy approach is helping Nordic countries reconcile the immediate demands of social equity and well-being with the long-term imperatives of ecological and economic sustainability.Hiilamo analyses how the well-being economy paradigm is gaining traction among high-income countries, offering pathways to balance prosperity, resilience, and sustainability in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, demographic ageing, and rising inequality. Drawing on empirical case studies from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—alongside examples from pioneering countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales —the book provides actionable insights into how governance models and social policies can integrate well-being principles. By aligning economic systems with social and environmental goals, this approach highlights how societies can sustain welfare, competitiveness, and resilience while advancing a more inclusive and sustainable future.The Well-being Economy and Nordic Countries is a crucial read for scholars and students of social policy, sustainability science, ecological economics, sociology, and social work, guiding understanding of sustainable welfare systems. Its practical insights also make it essential reading for policymakers and practitioners in the field.