Rahul Basu of the Goa Foundation explains why iron-ore mining has become such a contentious issue in Goa, and why the Goa Foundation has fought for an equitable intergenerational agreement to provide the best solution for the industry and the Goan population today, as well as for generations to come. There are lessons here for… Read more »
Category: Intergenerational Justice
The EU referendum and the Intergenerational Justice Review
The latest issue of the Intergenerational Justice Review, just published, is entitled “Low Electoral Turnout among Young Voters” – a particularly topical subject in the light of the recent EU Referendum. Jörg Tremmel, one of the editors of IGJR and a member of the IF Advisory Board, tells us how it looks from his perspective… Read more »
Brexit Vote: How the old “out”-voted the young
Following the dramatic outcome of the EU referendum, David Kingman shows how the result was a victory for older voters at the expense of the young
ONS: London house prices rise nearly 15% in the last year
David Kingman reports on the latest developments in house prices, which will make unhappy reading for many young people
Young people have “most to lose” from Brexit, argues think tank
David Kingman looks at the argument that young people could have the most to lose if Britain opts for Brexit in the upcoming referendum
Intergenerational analysis on three continents: an update on the INTERSECTION research programme
The INTERSECTION research programme, a partnership between the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds led by Professor Gill Valentine, is analysing and comparing intergenerational attitudes in Uganda, China and the UK. IF’s Antony Mason, who is on the advisory board, reports on progress
Are identity politics obscuring intergenerational unfairness?
Personal identity and individual entitlement have come to the forefront of the political stage, but do not address the long-term social and economic impact of intergenerational discrimination against entire generations, argues Angus Hanton, co-founder of IF
New government inquiry to consider “radical” solutions to final salary pensions crisis
David Kingman reports on the initiation of a new government inquiry into final salary pension schemes
Crisis in Youth Mental Health
Professor Martin Knapp of the London School of Economics (LSE) has stated that mental health neglect for young people is a “moral scandal and an enormous economic mistake” so why is there currently so little provision for young people suffering from mental illness in the UK? Liz Emerson, IF Co-Founder, looks at the numbers behind the… Read more »
New report: a million more young people to live with their parents over the next decade
David Kingman reports on the findings from a new study by the insurance firm Aviva, which looks at the impact of rising house prices on intergenerational living