Never underestimate the value of a good idea. Ideas are the starting point for innovation; few things fuel economic growth more than innovation. However, most of today’s innovators emerge from a narrow demographic group with specific backgrounds, which Xavier Jaravel says creates the phenomena of “Lost Einsteins” and “Lost Marie Curies". Jaravel is a professor of economics at the London School of Economics. In this podcast, he talks about the benefits of unleashing untapped talent and broadening the pool of innovators worldwide. 
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Xavier Jaravel on Democratizing Innovation to Spur Growth

This is a CASE Special Event to launch the findings of the Insecure Lives study with a panel discussion.

Millions of UK residents are worrying about multiple issues including money, work, housing, health and caring responsibilities.

New ESRC and MHCLG-funded research by a team from LSE, Bristol, Leeds, de Monfort, Sheffield Hallam and Ulster universities explores the concept of ‘multiple insecurities’, the number of people affected, trends over time, the experience for people affected, and the impact on wellbeing and opportunities.

Insecure Lives – Exploring Multiple Insecurities

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