Are Economists Up for the Challenges of the Day?

Alarm bells are ringing, can economics help or will it cause more harm? <p>Alarm bells are ringing, can economics help or will it cause more harm?</p><p>Does economics help people understand where the world is going? Does it have the tools to answer humanity’s biggest challenges – or the ability to build those tools? Why is it always accused of narrowness, even blindness? Does it deserve its current authority in society?</p><p>Climate change, loss of nature, war, pandemics, growing inequality, aging populations, threats to liberal democracy, mental health problems, and the growth of artificial intelligence. People are facing large-scale crises and challenges, simultaneously!</p><p>Economics enjoys considerable scientific authority in society and is often at the heart of policies concerning these challenges. However, economics is also a contested discipline. Does economics have the tools to address challenges of the day? Can it maintain its authority and benefit humanity and how?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chair: Uskali Mäki (University of Helsinki)<br>Opening speech: Wendy Carlin (University College London)</p><p><br>Panellists:<br>– Riina Bhatia (Chair, Rethinking Economics Finland)<br>– Eeva Hellström (Senior Lead, Sitra)<br>– Mika Pantzar (Professor, University of Helsinki)<br>– Roope Uusitalo (Professor, University of Helsinki)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tiedekulma and Internet</p><p>8.2.2023&nbsp;</p><p>17.00-19.00</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Free entry, open for everyone and doesn’t require pre-registration</p><p>The opening speech will be in English, followed by panel discussion in Finnish</p>

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