
Nicholas Chesterley, "Future-Generation Government: How to Legislate for the Long Term" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2025)
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Strategies for Long-Term Governance: Addressing Short-Term Thinking
This chapter analyzes methods to combat short-term thinking in governance by prioritizing long-term wealth metrics over GDP. It proposes four key strategies, including enhanced impact assessments and 'red teams', to foster decision-making that accounts for future generations' interests.
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