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The Next Era of well-being
How do we build well-being in the future? The vision for the next era of well-being provides guidelines for a progressive social policy aiming at a fair and sustainable future.
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PUBLICATIONS
The Next Era publications provide different viewpoints on the ongoing societal transformation and its implications. The publications and Megatrends 2017 highlight some of the most important phenomena that will influence well-being in the Nordic countries in the future.
THE NEXT ERA OF WELL-BEING
The fifth publication presents the core findings of the work. What does the next era of well-being look like? Get to know the ideals, vision and solutions.
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PLANETARY BOUNDARIES
The fourth publication discusses how the global sustainability crisis is challenging the Nordic model of well-being, and potential roles for Finland and other Nordic countries in solving the crisis.
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GROWTH AND PROGRESS
The third part of the publication looks at progress in developed societies where low economic growth is the new norm and proposes a new, pluralistic view.
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DEMOCRACY AND PARTICIPATION
In the second part of the three part publication we identify the forces that are changing democracy and participation – and offer solutions to make them stronger.
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WORK AND INCOME
Read the first of a three part publication on the future of just society in the digital era. In these articles we look at how societies react to massive changes in the global mechanics of work.
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