Perspectives on broad prosperity: ESB launches podcast series with Tilburg University professors
How prosperous is the Netherlands? Will the next generation fare better or worse? In a 14-part podcast series, economic journal ESB invites researchers from Tilburg University to join thought-provoking conversations with policymakers, politicians and academics from other universities. The series kicks off with professor Kim Putters, who explains what 'broad prosperity' means, why we need a new way of looking at prosperity, and what the path towards broad prosperity looks like in practice.
For decades, the economic barometer in the Netherlands was a single number: the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). But times are changing, and the quest for a deeper understanding of prosperity is gaining momentum. The podcast series 'Welvaart, de brede podcast' by ESB delves into the heart of this paradigm shift.
Tilburg University professors joining the podcast
The podcast series kicks off with professor Kim Putters, who serves as chairman of the Social and Economic Council (SER) and specializes in Broad Prosperity as a distinguished professor at Tilburg University. In the first episode, Putters dissects what 'broad prosperity' truly means. He identifies the flaws in traditional notions of prosperity, and charts a concrete path towards a more comprehensive understanding of it.
Throughout the series, more Tilburg University professors will join the conversation. Guests include professor Reyer Gerlagh (episode 4), professor Marike Knoef (episode 5), professor Joks Janssen (episode 8), professor Herman Vollebergh (episode 11), and professor Paul van Geest (episode 12).
A new episode, in Dutch, will be launched every Friday. Below, you can listen to the available episodes with TiSEM researchers.
Tilburg University's commitment to broad prosperity
Through academic collaborative centers ('Academische werkplaatsen') and other initiatives, Tilburg University uses its expertise to advance broad prosperity. As part of the Program for Broad Prosperity, our researchers contribute to the understanding of broad prosperity in relation to important societal themes and issues, such as the climate and energy crisis, the labor market, retirement provisions, health, mental wellbeing and poverty. Learn more here.