‘Trickle-down’ tax cuts don’t work, study says
In their study, Dr David Hope of the London School of Economics and Dr Julian Limberg of King's College London, point out that for several decades after the Second World War, top incomes fell. But the 1980s brought a wave of tax cuts in countries including the US and UK, creating trends and precedents that few leaders have attempted to reverse ...
What effect does city living have on our mental health? | World ...
Feb 4, 2020 · Professor of Early Intervention in Mental Health, King's College London Urbanization is increasing - more than half the world's population are urban dwellers. Studies show city living can have a negative impact on mental health, with depression is 20% higher among urbanites.
What can Indian entrepreneurs tell us about surviving COVID?
Jul 29, 2021 · Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow, King’s Business School, King’s College London Entrepreneurs in India have been affected by five key trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study shows they navigated the crisis thanks to digitization, multi-sector collaboration and localisation.
Hayat Sindi | World Economic Forum
"Hayat Sindi is a leading biotechnologist and a champion of science and technology in the Middle East. At a young age, inspired by great scientists and thinkers, Hayat convinced her family to allow her to travel alone to England to pursue her higher education, a rare permission for a young Saudi woman. She went on to earn a degree in pharmacology with honors from King’s College …
Half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14
Oct 10, 2018 · Now, the NIHR and King’s College London are calling for 40,000 people diagnosed with depression or anxiety to join what they say will be the largest ever database of volunteers. The researchers plan to explore the genetic factors behind the two most common mental health conditions – anxiety and depression.
3 vital steps for uprooting racism on university campuses
Sep 7, 2021 · The MIT Student Mental Health and Counseling Services instrument facilitates in-person, phone and online support for students – highly relevant in the pandemic times; similar services are available at King's College London (KCL), and University of Ottawa (uOttawa) for all academic community members. The latter case employs a stepped-care ...
13 women who transformed the world of economics
Nov 13, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) works. Here's proof
Mar 13, 2023 · The GLA says four out of five vehicles that use outer London’s roads already meet ULEZ standards, and that a $132 million scrappage scheme will help “support disabled and low-income Londoners, charities and sole traders to help replace the most polluting vehicles”. It also says all proceeds from ULEZ charges are invested back into the ...
Why 2024 is a record year for elections around the world | World ...
Dec 15, 2023 · 2024 is a historic election year, with elections in 50 countries. More than 2 billion voters will head to the polls in countries including the United States, India, Mexico and South Africa.
We asked young people what changes they want for the future.
Aug 20, 2021 · Abdullahi Alim, Specialist, Africa and Middle East, Global Shapers Community, and Natalie Pierce, Community Lead, Experiences and Partnerships, Foundations at the World Economic Forum believe, “Young people are fighting these crises and reimagining a better future…Behind the plan is the conviction that by giving young people a say in decision-making, …