RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Knowing the goal: an inclusive economy that can address the public health challenges of our time JF Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health JO J Epidemiol Community Health FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 1129 OP 1132 DO 10.1136/jech-2020-216070 VO 75 IS 11 A1 Shipton, Deborah A1 Sarica, Shifa A1 Craig, Neil A1 McCartney, Gerry A1 Katikireddi, Srinivasa Vittal A1 Roy, Graeme A1 McGregor, Peter A1 Scobie, Graeme YR 2021 UL http://jech.bmj.com/content/75/11/1129.abstract AB Objective Inequality is deeply embedded in our economic structures—it is necessary to address these economic inequalities if we are to reduce health inequalities. An inclusive economic approach was conceptualised as a way to reduce these economic inequalities, although the attributes of this approach are unclear. Public health practitioners are increasingly asked to provide a health perspective on the economic recovery plans in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to identify the attributes of an inclusive economy to enable the public health profession to influence an inclusive economic recovery.Approach We conducted a rapid review of grey and peer-reviewed literature to identify the attributes of an inclusive economy as currently defined in the literature.Attributes of an inclusive economy Twenty-two concepts were identified from 56 reports and articles. These were collapsed into four distinct attributes of an inclusive economy: (1) an economy that is designed to deliver inclusion and equity, (2) equitable distribution of the benefits from the economy (eg, assets, power, value), (3) equitable access to the resources needed to participate in the economy (eg, health, education), and (4) the economy operates within planetary boundaries.Conclusion As economies are (re)built following the COVID-19 pandemic, these attributes of an inclusive economy—based on the current literature—can be used to develop, and then monitor progress of, economic policy that will reduce health inequalities, improve health and mitigate against climate change.All data relevant to the study are included in the article or uploaded as supplementary information.