Why do societies prosper? More on the What and less of the Why

Bosch (ca. 1450-1516) The Temptation of Saint Anthony. MNAA, Lisbon

The Charles Street Symposium is an annual forum for the world’s leading young researchers. Its aim is to bring together the best and brightest thinkers to address issues of relevance to public policy that are inadequately addressed and understood in existing research.

As part of its 2014 symposium, participants submitted a collection of essays addressing the question of 'Why do societies prosper?'

I enjoyed reading this essay very much:

More on the What and less of the Why


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