Future Markets Consultation
Towards a New Market Economy in Europe for Future Generations
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Reports by the Future Markets Consultation
The final report of the Future Markets Consultation, written under auspices of former Dutch prime minister Jan-Peter Balkenende, will appear in the course of 2021. On this page we will also include some consultation reports that serve as input for this final report. This page is still a work in progress – so please visit again!
Reports that Serve as Input for the Final Report
Towards the Well-Being Economy; Implications for Public, Environmental and Financial Policy
There is a growing recognition that our economy has to be fundamentally. In the new paradigm that is starting to emerge, the well-being of people and the planet is put at the center of the economy and society is organized more democratically. In this way, it concerns both a shift ideas and in power. Besides exploring what this paradigm shift entails for the economy in general, this report takes a closer look at the following three fields: (1) the public sector, (2) environmental policy and (3) the financial sector. This report was written by members of the think tank of young economists.
Presentation of the report + panel discussion
Renewing the welfare state: The right mix of ensuring jobs, income and services
Over the last year the welfare state has been at the core of public debates. One idea in particular, namely unconditional universal basic income, has gotten a lot of attention. This report argues that a combination of extended basic services, a job guarantee and benefits as rights is a better solution. This option does not stimulate market individualism, but strengthens social cohesion, as these solutions are based on the reciprocal principle of enabling everyone to contribute to and benefit from the common good. This report was written by the chair of the Consultation’s think tank of young economists.
Presentation of the report + panel discussion