Values

“ The price of everything is becoming the value of everything. ” e.style.display='none');if(typeof getContentsSections==='function')setTimeout(getContentsSections,50)" /> Carney's core thesis is alarming. Over centuries, economic theory shifted from objective value (rooted in production and labor, from Aristotle through Marx) to subjective value (price equals worth, from the neo-classicists onward). This shift was initially academic — but it escaped the textbook. Today, the logic of buying and selling governs healthcare allocation, education, environmental protection, even civic life. We've mo

Lesson 1: Putting a price on everything quietly reshapes what society values

This principle from Values is backed by Mark Carney's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: Fining parents for lateness made them later — money crowds out duty

This principle from Values is backed by Mark Carney's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Values's Lessons

The real value of Values lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Mark Carney's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Putting a price on everything quietly reshapes what society values" — Mark Carney, Values

About the Author

Mark Carney is the author of Values. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.