Gordon Winder’s “Market Solutions?” explores neoliberal market solutions to risk within the context of Ulrich Beck’s Risk Society and his personal conversation with the historian. As an economic geographer, Winder critiques neoliberal reforms by highlighting their profound impacts on New Zealand’s society. Despite the country’s pioneering efforts in market-based climate solutions, such as carbon trading, its overall climate policy performance has been underwhelming. Beck opposes neoliberal marketization as a solution to global risks. Instead, Beck emphasizes civil society’s empowerment and the need for transnational initiatives to address environmental challenges. Winder concurs, advocating for critical scrutiny of market solutions and recognizing the importance of expert knowledge and an informed civil society in managing risks.