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Social norms change all the time, in all societies. But what determines which norms change and which norms do not?

How economics can save the world

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This projects aims to solve ideological conflicts when it comes to climate politics, by suggesting climate work that aligns with the different ideologies' values.

How to be an anti-capitalist for the 21st century

The American sociologist Erik Olin Wright was invited  to Stockholm for a talk in 2017 by the Institute for Futures Studies and Katalys. Moderator is Stefan Svallfors, and discussants are: Marika Lindg

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Many societies are dominated by norms that are, in the long run, harmful to their members. How can these norms change?