Democracy and Economics: Can Democracies Thrive Without Growth?  with Peter Radford

Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf has argued that modern democracy is, at its core, a product of sustained economic growth — and that when growth slows, democracy fades. But is this truly the case? And if so, what does it mean for the future of the post-industrial West? This discussion untangles the complex ties between economic performance and democratic resilience, explores whether today’s democracies are at risk, and considers how they might be reinvented for a digital age.

Peter Radford is the publisher of The Radford Free Press, a blog on economics covering contemporary issues and the state of economic theory. More broadly, he is also a writer and consultant on economics and business theory. He is a cofounder and serves on the executive committee of the World Economics Association.

Thursday, April 2, 5:30-7p – $20