Antony Mason sees the potential for conflict, but argues that finding common ground serves all parties better
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Sharing the cake – an intergenerational dilemma
Angus Hanton shows how the cake analogy is a useful way of seeing the difficulties of apportioning the burden of intergenerational legacies, such as carbon emissions
Youth unemployment: A global problem
David Kingman looks at youth unemployment around the world, its causes and some possible solutions
The perils of prolonging adolescence
David Kingman explores whether people find it harder to grow up today than they used to
What might the ultimatum game say about intergenerational fairness?
Angus Hanton suggests that the younger generation may be in danger of accepting an intergenerational deal that sells them short
Cashflow mentality exposes government short-termism
Angus Hanton points to the negative intergenerational implications in four key areas of government policy
The mis-selling of university degrees
Antony Mason says it is no wonder that prospective students are asking “Is university worth it?” Do the math(s)
Private pensions and the hoarding of housing: A vicious circle
David Kingman explores the interaction between poor returns on private pensions and intergenerational unfairness in the housing market
A parliamentary ombudsman for future generations?
Kirsty Schneeberger, Director of Think 2050, argues that the UK needs an intergenerational ombudsman to represent the interests of future generations
Pensions and intergenerational justice: who cares?
Angus Hanton explores why so few of the younger generation are prepared to invest sensibly in their old age