He holds a degree in political sciences, philosophy and economy.

Latouche is a specialist in north–south economic and cultural relations, and in the epistemology of the social sciences.

He has developed a critical theory towards economic orthodoxy.

He denounces economism, utilitarianism in social sciences, consumer society and the notion of sustainable development.

[2] Latouche has also published in the Revue du Mauss, a French anti-utilitarian journal.