Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Sources of Social Strain

High poverty and rising food insecurity are the two factors contribution to social strain, according to this article. To secure growth stability, policies might focus on:

1. Bring down inflation.

2. Emphasize on social spending and public institution credibility.

3. Improve safety nets and social assistance.

4. Do not set aside other policy changes. (eg. productivity, investment & job creation etc.)









Source: IMF Blog



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Oppenheimer and Oscar Economics

This  article  is quite long, but has important modern implications.  Source: Michael Ramirez, The Gazette.

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