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Policy Seminar: Is the Market Economy Culturally Harmful?

The merits and faults of the market economy have been debated for a long time, often with strong ideological overtones. Nowadays, most people would agree that the market economy is capable of creating more prosperity than other economic systems – but what about other consequences? Many seem to believe that markets are harmful to social cohesion in a society, as they are thought to be based on competition and greed; and others argue that market mechanisms are particularly detrimental to the living conditions and well-being of women.

Thursday
07 March
Time
08.30 - 10.30
Place
IFN and via Zoom

At the policy seminar, research results related to these questions will be presented:

  • Does increased globalization decrease social trust?
  • How is women´s life satisfaction affected by more market-oriented policies and institutions compared to men?

Speakers: Niclas Berggren, IFN, and Christian Bjørnskov, Aarhus University and IFN, who have examined these issues within the framework of a research project funded by the John Templeton Foundation, which is also supporting this policy seminar.

The panel: Johanna Möllerström, Professor of Economics, George Mason University and IFN (participates via Zoom); Ulrica Schenström, CEO, Fores; and Karin Svanborg-Sjövall, State Secretary, Ministry of Culture.

Moderator: Karin Margret Edmark, Associate Professor of Economics, Stockholm University.

Please note that the seminar will be conducted in English due to Christian Bjørnskov's participation (via Zoom).

Program:
08.30 AM Registration and coffee/tea with a sandwich
09.00 AM Seminar begins
  – Niclas Berggren and Christian Bjørnskov begin by presenting their studies
  – Comments from the panel
  – Questions from the audience (only from those present on site)
10.30 AM Seminar ends

The last day for registration is March 1, 2024. Registration

There is a limited number of places for attending in person. If you register but cannot attend, we would be grateful for a message so that someone else can get your place.

Contact: Niclas Berggren, niclas.berggren@ifn.se 

Policy seminar

IFN organizes seminars open to the public. Topics are derived from IFN research. The audience is made up largely of senior decision-makers, experts, and opinion leaders.