The Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory initiates a broad public discussion about what kind of society we want and how changes can be achieved in context of captured state, widespread clientelism, endangered political pluralism and minimal media freedoms.
The third session in a series of Open Talks raises question of concrete changes that need to be implemented for an economic system to work in the interest of citizens.

Economic policies are of great importance for the citizens of Serbia, especially if we have in mind the current situation with coronavirus pandemic. Sectoral policies such as tax, social, and employment policies are undoubtedly intertwined and create an environment that crucially affects the general social situation in our country.

The range of possible solutions in Serbia is partly limited and predetermined by the position within the global economic system, but it does not mean that the current situation is the only possible one. Defining concrete solutions to current social and economic problems is important to improve the quality of life of citizens.

What should economic institutions and relations be like, and what is necessary for them to be built in Serbia? What are necessary systemic changes for recovery and development of our economy, and how to make these changes contribute to well-being of the general population? Can deepening economic inequalities be avoided? What specific measures would support a desirable economic model? Having all that in mind, we invite you to give us your review of a possible solution to some of the specific problems we face on the way to the desired economic model in Serbia.

Our goal is to move from theoretical assumptions to concretization of various sketches of a desired society, ways in which the environment can be protected and to investigate whether there are minimal commonalities between them.

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