Doughnut Economics in Amsterdam Prove 'Economy or Life' to be a False Dichotomy, says Mehran Muslimi. He argues that the economy versus lives is a false choice. The Amsterdam City Dougnut aims to turn the concept of the Doughnut into a tool for transformative action in the city of Amsterdam. The project aims to answer the question: How can our city be a home to thriving people in a thriving place, while respecting the wellbeing of all people and the health of the whole planet?