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London School of Economics

Evidence-based social science across UK politics and policy. Part of LSE Blogs at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Courageous Leadership in the New Economy: Thriving in an Age of Disruption 

The new economy demands a new type of leader, one who is courageous and willing to embrace change.

#FutureofLeadership
#NewEconomyLeadership

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Financial innovation: a game-changer for climate equality

Revolutionizing finance for a greener, just world.

#ClimateFinance
#SustainableInvesting
#FinancialJustice
#EcoFinance

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Can AI predict the future?

AI systems struggle to forecast complex social phenomena.

#HumanForecasting
#AIForecasting
#FutureOfForecasting

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Health issues drive elderly to move

Health shocks make the elderly less likely to age in place.

#ageinginplace
#elderlyhousing
#seniorliving

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Europe’s fertility problem: why tax reproduction? 

Europe’s fertility rate is below replacement level.

#EuropeFertilityProblem
#TaxOnBabies

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What happens to people when machines replace them in the workplace?

Economic and social implications of automation

#AutomationImpact
#HumanMachineCollaboration
#JobSecurity

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Urgent reform needed for UK media ownership regulation

UK media ownership faces glaring regulatory challenges

#UKMediaReform
#DigitalAgeMedia
#OwnershipChallenges
#ModernMediaNeeds

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Why a focus on wellbeing is essential for quality education

Wellbeing focus leads to improved learning outcomes, academic performance, and student satisfaction.

#TransformEducation
#WellbeingInEducation

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The UK should lead on a green industrial strategy not roll back

UK unveils policy change on green industrial vision.

#UKGreenStrategy
#UKGreenPolicyChange

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Why Europe despises EU bureaucracy

Deep-rooted historical factors amplify EU bureaucracy resentments.

#EUBureaucracy
#EUTransparencyIssues
#EUPublicPerception