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Trust in science – factor in culture and belief

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of trust in science for compliance with policies and shifts in social norms. But are these reasonable burdens to have placed on trust in science? This think piece by Justin Sulik argues we need to develop better models of social influence that map perceptions of science and embed in the cultural and cognitive processes of belief formation.

03 Oct 2022
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Trust, but notify

Trust enables cooperation, but a risk of overly trusting regulatory agencies is possible. This think piece by Martino Maggetti discusses how trust in science must be placed in a greater context of trust in governance and regulatory agencies.

15 Sep 2022
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Protecting the climate without causing energy poverty

Rising energy prices put substantial pressure on consumers, especially on those with low incomes. This think piece by Michael Jakob discusses how governments could shield consumers from energy poverty by crafting climate policies that are socially equitable.

20 Jul 2022
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Racial capitalism and the impact of COVID-19 on migrant women workers in Lebanon

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic were gendered, exhibiting an especially burdensome pressure on women. This think piece by Sawsan Abdulrahim and Farah Salkal discusses the ways in which women migrant workers in Lebanon were especially subject to struggle, and what policy recommendations could reset the system.

29 Jun 2022
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SUSTAINABLE WELFARE, ECO-SOCIAL POLICIES

We need to build welfare systems that are compatible with sustainable economics, improve people’s well-being, and respect planetary boundaries. What does that entail? Follow our experts as they debate this and put forward concrete ideas for the emergence of eco-social policies and sustainable welfare systems.

27 Jun 2022
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Workdays for future? How labour market policies can promote a climate-friendly world of employment

The climate crisis and employment crises cannot be solved separately. This think piece by Katharina Bohnenberger discusses a need for integrated solutions and green labour market policies.

01 Jun 2022
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Promoting equity and reducing inequalities: the role of evidence and science

Evidence-based policymaking is important to the reduction of social and economic inequalities, but there's a misconception about the political nature of research engagement. This think piece by Paul Cairney discusses why evidence-to-policy initiatives need to embrace policy processes, instead of trying to replace political problems with technocratic solutions.

30 May 2022

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