Andres Velasco

Andres Velasco, former Finance Minister of Chile and Dean of Public Policy at the London School of Economics, tackles the 'Deliveroo effect,' highlighting how instant delivery expectations conflict with slow democratic processes. He argues that while nations like Poland experience economic growth, dissatisfaction persists. Velasco emphasizes the need for a 21st-century economic model that promotes happiness and inclusivity, warning that technology's rapid pace can fuel political discontent and authoritarianism, challenging the foundations of democracy.