Feminism,
Speaking & Writing

'Brilliantly rewrites the history of economic thought to place 'her story' at its heart - while combining sharp analysis with piercing wit and deep care. A must-read' - Kate Raworth, author of DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS

'One of the most important feminist voices of the 21st century . . . The book about capitalism we didn't know we needed' - Sofie Hagen

How did we get here? In Deficit, Emma Holten traces how economic thinkers – from the Enlightenment onwards – created a value framework that overlooked and neglected ‘women’s work’ and acts of care. She reveals how the economic models that drive political decisions today are just as flawed, giving us unparalleled monetary wealth, but causing deep social harms that are hurting us all.

If we cannot properly value the things that matter, how can we build a better future?

Emma Holten (b. 1991) is a feminist activist and gender policy consultant. In 2014 she created the project CONSENT about her own experience with digital sexual violence. Since 2019, she has worked with feminist economics. In 2024 she published her first book “DEFICIT - On the value of care” in Danish. It will be published in 10 languages including English, Spanish, German, French and Italian in 2025 and 2026.