The social contract in the 21st century

Economy | Transformation/Change

McKinsey Global Institute

Publication Date

Page Number

163

Link to Report

View Report

Download

Download

Authors

Seeks “to help business and policy leaders to understand the forces transforming the global economy, based on studies of 22 OECD countries. Work opportunities have increased everywhere, but work security and income growth have declined or expanded unevenly.  As consumers, individuals have benefited from improved access and lower prices for discretionary goods and services, but rising housing prices and higher healthcare and education costs have absorbed 54-107% of income gains in some countries since 2002.  Young people have less secure employment, spend more on meeting basic needs (especially housing), and have just one-third of average adult wealth compared with two-thirds a generation ago.

 

Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
Economy, Policy Advising, Policy Reform, Policy Research, Public Policy
A think tank that aims to build an equitable, inclusive society in Bangladesh. It stimulates informed debate, influences policy through research, and fosters regional cooperation in poverty alleviation and trade….

Arab Reform Initiative
Governance, International Relations, Political Economy, Security, Women's Rights
A collaborative think tank aiming to facilitate regional political and social reforms. It promotes inclusive democracy, equal citizenship, social justice, and environmental justice. ARI conducts research, policy analysis, and dialogues…

Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR)
Development, Education, Justice, Policy Advising, Public Policy, Youth
A South African NGO using lessons from South Africa’s shift from apartheid to democracy to foster inclusive and democratic African societies. It contributes to post-conflict stability and good governance by…