This event was part of the Academy’s national series to improve understanding of the nation’s social insurance programs and how they are addressing – and could better address – the challenges posed by growing inequality. Professor Larry Summers focused his remarks on secular stagnation and social insurance. Following remarks by former Governor Michael Dukakis, attendees joined an open discussion moderated by the Academy’s CEO, William J. Arnone.

Social insurance has been an integral part of American life for more than 80 years, and arguably, will play an even bigger role as the population ages and automation, global competition, rising inequality, and other developments continue to transform the economy and create new risks for workers and their families. This was a unique gathering and exchange of ideas among leading policy experts, business executives, and New England community leaders concerned about these issues.

Boston Forum - National Academy Of Social Insurance Feat. Michael Dukakis & Prof. Larry Summers

The National Academy of Social Insurance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization made up of the nation’s leading experts on social insurance. Its mission is to advance solutions to challenges facing the nation by increasing public understanding of how social insurance contributes to economic security.