In his new book, How Much is Enough?, co-authored with his son, Edward, Robert Skidelsky argues that wealth is not an end in itself but a means to the achievement and maintenance of a ‘good life’, and that our economy should be organised to reflect this fact. He provides a definition of the ‘good life’, and discusses the relevance of Happiness Studies and the environmental impact of our ever-growing need to consume. In doing so, he offers an escape from the trap of excessive specialization and a way to reinvigorate the idea of economics as a ‘moral science’. He concludes by offering a radical new model for income redistribution – and a consideration of what human beings might really want from their lives. Edward Skidelsky will also be speaking at this event.