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Oct 2023
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The economics of belonging (with john a....

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If you’re a long-time listener, you’ve definitely heard us discuss the golden rule of middle out economics: The more people you include in the economy, the faster and more prosperous it grows for everybody. The Director of the Othering & Belonging Institute, john a. powell, agrees that inclusion is the key to a thriving economy, and he joins us to explain why the concept of belonging is so important for a healthy community.


This episode originally aired on May 24, 2022.


john a. powell is the Director of the Othering & Belonging Institute at the University of California, Berkeley.


Twitter: @profjohnapowell


Targeted universalism: a solution for inequality? https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/targeted-universalism/509-2127090b-7f50-4a91-91e7-04c47acf3309


Othering & Belonging Institute https://belonging.berkeley.edu/john-powell


Pre-Order Nick's new book, Corporate Bullsh*t https://www.corporatebsbook.com


Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com

Twitter: @PitchforkEcon

Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics

Nick’s twitter: @NickHanauer

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