A key point emerges from the Trump-era cuts: reducing funding to culture and the arts not only affects the cultural industry, but also weakens social cohesion and civic participation

Two and a half centuries later, the father of liberalism is still seen as an icon, but his thought binds market and society together far more than the standard interpretation suggests

The great intergenerational transfer of wealth will not be neutral: low birth rates, longer lifespans and asset concentration risk widening disparities. It is not only how much is inherited that matters, but also when, how and from whom

Urban centers offer opportunities but distribute them unequally. Gaps persist in income, services, healthcare, culture, and inclusion. While regeneration improves cities, it can also displace vulnerable residents and deepen inequality.

Italian schools are facing an increase in dropout rates and growing malaise of students. The falling out of the educational system reflects entrenched social and regional divides, adversely affecting the psychological wellbeing, cultural attainment and employment opportunities of students