09: Measurement, Social Well-Being and a Way Forward with Roberto Rigobon

• Social well-being can effectively be measured by the framework of "PROMISE" which includes personal aspects, relationships, organizations, markets/economy, institutions, social aspects and environmental aspects. 1:28
• Roberto discusses the shortcomings of current measurements and how the lack of assessment leads to negative consequences in our personal life, businesses and the world. 6:25 
• Roberto provides suggestions on measurements and actions that can be taken to improve commerce when the international trade infrastructure is uncertain.15:07
• Inflation is a necessary byproduct of the COVID pandemic and, although there will be consequences in the form of increased taxes, Roberto feels that the right decisions were made to provide extra support during these unprecedented times. 18:39

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