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World Order in a Time of Monsters

Minouche Shafik

A stable and cooperative global order cannot be built without first repairing broken national social contracts. While unequal and anxious countries become fertile ground for nationalism and selfishness, prosperous economies are more likely to foster generosity and support for international cooperation.

highlights the critical importance of reinvigorating social contracts at the national level.
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