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Minouche Shafik
ISBN 9781847926890
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What We Owe Each Other
A New Social Contract
Who it's for: Readers interested in economics, social policy, and contemporary societal challenges.
Minouche Shafik, a leading economist, examines the current state of the social contract and proposes a new framework for the 21st century. She argues that global upheavals, including rapid technological advancement, demographic shifts, and climate change, have strained existing agreements, leading to a breakdown in mutual trust worldwide. Drawing on extensive global evidence, Shafik outlines fundamental principles necessary to redefine our collective responsibilities and obligations in a rapidly changing world.Why You Should Read? Understand the evolving concept of the social contract and its impact on modern society. Explore practical solutions for navigating contemporary global challenges. Gain insights into the implications for key areas like education, healthcare, work, and gender equality. Learn how societies can build more resilient, equitable, and trusting futures.
Highlights
- Examines the impact of technology, demographics, and climate change on the social contract.
- Proposes fundamental principles for redefining collective responsibilities.
- Draws on extensive global evidence to support its arguments.
- Discusses implications for education, healthcare, work, and gender equality.
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What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that global upheavals like technological advancement, demographic shifts, and climate change have strained existing social contracts, leading to a breakdown in trust, and proposes a new framework for the 21st century.
Who is the author?
Minouche Shafik, a leading economist.
What topics does the book cover?
It covers the social contract, social ethics, public welfare, and human services, with implications for education, healthcare, work, and gender equality.
Is the book based on evidence?
Yes, it draws on extensive global evidence to outline fundamental principles for redefining collective responsibilities.