World Economic Outlook, October 2024: Policy Pivot, Rising Threats Posted on November 1, 2024 By xzuan Chapter 3: Understanding the Social Acceptability of Structural Reforms Structural reforms are urgently needed as the world grapples with low growth, demographic shifts, and challenges related to the green and technological transitions. However, reform efforts have waned in recent years amid rising public resistance. Chapter 3 delves into the social acceptability of structural reforms, exploring the drivers of public attitudes and the effectiveness of various strategies to increase support. It finds that resistance often stems from perceptions, misinformation, and trust deficits rather than economic self-interest. The chapter shows that information strategies that raise awareness of the need for reform and correct misperceptions about how policies work can boost support. Effective strategies must be backed by strong institutional frameworks that foster trust and a two-way dialogue among stakeholders and the public. Expanding policymaking toolkits to incorporate citizens’ views can lead to greater social acceptance and successful implementation of reforms. World issues economicOctoberOutlookPivotPolicyRisingThreatsWorld
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World issues Global citizenship identity mediates the relationship of knowledge, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills with engagement towards global issues Posted on October 1, 2024 Participants We collected data from a varied international cohort of adult participants to ensure variability in the dataset and achieve a thorough understanding of how the variables interact within real-world contexts. An a priori power analysis was conducted to estimate the sample size needed for the study using G*Power (details… Read More
World issues The Impact of Climate Change on Indonesia’s Vulnerable Communities Posted on October 21, 2024 Indonesia, an archipelago consisting of over 17,000 islands, is exceptionally vulnerable to the effects of climate change. As the world’s fourth most populous country, it faces significant challenges due to its geographic and socio-economic conditions. The impact of climate change on Indonesia’s vulnerable communities is profound, affecting their health, livelihoods,… Read More