The Economics of Human Flourishing (video)

By Templeton Staff
November 29, 2023
How do free markets encourage social mobility and human freedom? Which institutional arrangements hinder or help development and flourishing?

How do free markets encourage social mobility and human freedom? This video session explores the link between economics and human flourishing.

Templeton World Charity Foundation's Global Flourishing Conference showcases the latest and most meaningful scientific advances in understanding how humans flourish across cultures, alongside innovative new tools and strategies that can foster greater flourishing.

This session explored the fundamentals for flourishing economies, and by extension, flourishing lives. How do free markets encourage social mobility and human freedom? Which institutional arrangements hinder or help development and flourishing? Presenters unpacked these critical topics, drawing connections between economic research and important social issues through the lens of their work.

Play the above video to learn about "The Economics of Human Flourishing."

Featured presenters:
Abhishek Singh, Senior Legal Analyst, Prosperiti
Eknoor Kaur, Research Analyst, Prosperiti
Denis Foretia, Executive Chairman, Nkafu Policy Institute

Hosted by broadcasting journalist, Redi Tlhabi.


Visit HumanFlourishing.org for more about the conference and the interdisciplinary community of researchers, practitioners, innovators, and policymakers focused on flourishing. 


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