Immigration in the West and Its Discontents

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Immigration is arguably one of the most contentious issues today in the West. Even young countries that have been built by newcomers and have thrived on immigration, such as Australia and the US, are increasingly questioning whether open borders are such a good thing.

Inequality: Global Problem, Global Solutions?

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Better than official statements or opinion polls, the global success of Thomas Piketty’s latest book, Capital in the Twenty-First Century, is indicative of rising global discontent over the distribution of income. Inequality and more specifically the ascent of the super-rich are back on the radar screen. In many countries, they have become social and political issues that no party or government can afford to neglect.

A citizens’ panel to democratize evaluation

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To prepare the evaluation of the National Strategy for the Prevention and Fight against Poverty, France Stratégie asked a select panel of thirty citizens who are representative of the French population to express their expectations, and to share their questions and concerns. Their initial opinions are published, and were taken into account in the Evaluation Committee's progress report.