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.

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.

Given environmental pressures and long-term economic stagnation, GDP growth can no longer be considered as method to improve welfare resources. Max Koch discusses how researchers must investigate the relationship between growth and welfare, and policymakers must realize the environmental limitations of the economy.