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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Pure economic growth neglects many, privileges the few

A wellbeing economy places people and the planet at the centre of creating a healthier society.

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Comparing wellbeing measurements

Comparisons show people’s subjective happiness does not always correlate with the United Nations Development Programme’s measurement of development.

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It’s time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state

Developed economies have largely tackled poverty, disease, ignorance, hygiene and idleness. It’s time for a new approach.

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Six myths about the economy

The failures of free market fundamentalism and neoliberalism are based on a series of flawed economic assumptions. There is another way.

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Measuring happiness in Thailand has ties back to the late king

Measurements of happiness are often tied to culture. The sufficiency economy philosophy rooted in Thai policies is no exception.

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Why building more won’t make houses affordable

Governments around the world are searching for how to fix housing affordability, but the solutions will have to be local and community based.

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No Biden. So how relevant is the Quad?

Joe Biden’s decision to pull out of next week’s Quad summit in Australia helps to highlight the weakness in a partnership still yet to find its purpose.

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The lasting changes of Japan’s post-war economic reforms

Japan’s industrial policy has been a blueprint for Asian nations, but many skip over the important context that made it all become a reality.

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Asian innovation rests with scaling up

An economist’s century-old idea might be the key driver in the next iteration of Asia’s economic innovation.

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Is it time for a Universal Basic Income?

The idea of providing every person with guaranteed income can increase equality and raise living standards.

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Governments in the red

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Pure economic growth neglects many, privileges the few

Comparing wellbeing measurements

Six myths about the economy

Measuring happiness in Thailand has ties back to the late king

Why building more won’t make houses affordable

No Biden. So how relevant is the Quad?

The lasting changes of Japan’s post-war economic reforms

Asian innovation rests with scaling up

Is it time for a Universal Basic Income?

Governments in the red

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