Intelligence Squared

A New Vision for Capitalism, with Anne Case, Angus Deaton and Francine Lacqua

Mar 23, 2021

Anne Case and Angus Deaton, both renowned economists from Princeton, shed light on the alarming rise of 'deaths of despair' in America, particularly among the working class. They examine how aspects of capitalism contribute to these crises, exploring topics like the paradox of social media and its role in isolation. They also delve into the potential of universal basic income as a solution and debate the need for reform in education and healthcare. Francine Lacqua skillfully moderates this thought-provoking conversation.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Deaths of Despair: Trends and Impacts

26min

The Paradox of Connection

6min

Understanding Voting Behavior and Economic Interests

3min

Exploring the Concept of Deaths of Despair

2min

Debating Universal Basic Income and Stimulus Impact

8min

Rethinking American Education and Healthcare

11min

Political Power and Reform in Capitalism

3min

Each year hundreds of thousands of Americans die as a result of drug abuse, alcoholism or suicide – and the numbers are rising. This has contributed to a fall in life expectancy in the past three years, reversing a trend towards increased life expectancy that began in 1918. In this week's episode we discuss, Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism, economists Anne Case and Angus Deaton new book which has identified a culprit for these ‘deaths of despair’: capitalism – or at least some aspects of it. The debate was chaired by Francine Lacqua television anchor and editor-at-large for Bloomberg Television. To buy the book click here: https://bit.ly/3lIWlGg

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