Lecture: How Emergencies Impact on the Welfare State
Prof. Frank Castles of the Australian National University will open our conference on 'The Social Contract in Hard Times', 7-9 October
This lecture asks how unexpected emergencies - the 'Black Swans'
of war, economic depression, terrorist incidents and environmental
catastrophes - can help to enact welfare reforms such as President Obama's healthcare plan. The lecture opens a two-day workshop entitled 'The Social Contract in Hard Times', which will assess how various
21st Century crises affect political mindset, institutions, and attitudes towards
the market and the state, with special attention to minorities and women. Full detailsBook ticketsRead the accompanying Op-Ed |
Latest Publications:
Equality and Personal Responsibility
How significant is personal responsibility in achieving equality?
A report and series of policy briefs from our recent workshop sees leading political
scientists and policymakers examine the role of personal responsibility
in creating equality of opportunity.
 Former Education Minister Yuli Tamir assesses Obama's call for personal responsibility in education.
Political Economist John Roemer posits a theory for equalizing opportunity.
Philosopher Robert Goodin argues against responsibility as a criteria for welfare.
Law Professor Peter Vincent-Jones exposes the pretense of contractualism in UK welfare policy.
Download the report and policy briefs
For a printed copy of the report, please email phil.dines@fljs.org.
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