[17th Anniv Ep 1] How we lost social cohesion through careless economics, and how we can get it back

Global unrest is at record highs today, up to four times greater than any time since the 1950s. Nationalism, xenophobia, identity politics, and populism all figure prominently now in conversations around the entire world. These confound the world's search for geopolitical security. By their disrupting economic performance, societies everywhere are potentially falling into a vicious circle of ever-escalating internal tension. What are the critical points in that chain that policymakers need to understand to break this cycle of disruption? Where does economic failure fit in society's ill-temper? How much is economic inequality the problem, how does inequality connect with the loss of social cohesion? How can we improve social cohesion through applying scientific evidence to better inform policy? In earlier times inequality was arguably even higher. What was the basic social bargain then that nonetheless gave everyone a stake in social betterment? Have modern societies irrevocably broken that implicit covenant? How do we repair this worldwide fall in social trust? Speaker: Prof Danny Quah, Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Moderator: Assoc Prof Leong Ching, Vice Provost (Student Life) and Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy ================================================ The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is marking its 17th Anniversary with a special podcast series. The series will take up a range of topics under the general theme of "Tackling the grand challenge in individual and social well-being". Topics will include society challenges; social cohesion; diversity and inclusion; aging demography; cultures, societies and environment; and social inclusion. Stay tuned for our 17th anniversary audio podcast every Tuesday, from 16 November to 14 December 2021. [Ep 1] How we lost social cohesion through careless economics, and how we can get it back --    • [17th Anniv Ep 1] How we lost social cohes...   [Ep 2] Enacting sensible inclusion amidst widespread attention to diversity -    • [17th Anniversary Ep 2] Enacting sensible ...   ================================================ #GovernancefortheFuture #publicpolicy #policymatters ================================================ Visit us Website: http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg Follow us on Facebook:   / nuslkyspp   Twitter:   / lkysch   Instagram:   / lkyspp   LinkedIn University Page: https://www.linkedin.com/edu/school?i... Subscribe and click on the bell icon to be the first to watch our videos! 🔔