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Festival of Dangerous Ideas: Is Australia breaking?

The Minefield

CHAPTER

Economic Collapse and Social Fractures: A Historical Perspective

This chapter examines the socioeconomic fallout from the banking system's downfall, revealing its impact on individuals and the resilience of bankers. It also traces the emergence of Trumpism and its connection to inequality, while reflecting on the crucial government initiatives from 1946 to 1973 that aimed to mend social divides.

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