Capital, Reskilling & The Post-GDP Economy

The world is changing, but are we measuring success with the right tools? We explore this with Vincent Chin, Global Vice Chair of BCG’s Public Sector Practice, to discuss why Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the "gold standard" of economics, is failing to capture true prosperity, distribution, and sustainability.

Learn more about: 

• The Four Capitals: The broader, holistic metrics (Economic, Human, Natural, Social) needed to truly measure a nation's success.

• The AI Reskilling Revolution: Why the advent of AI requires a workforce upskilling effort as profound as the Industrial Revolution, and who is responsible for training mid-career workers.

• Regeneration vs. Redistribution: The new guiding philosophy for economic transformation for investing tax dollars to build capability and social mobility, not just transfer wealth.

• The 'Trampoline' Approach: Moving beyond the "safety net" for a social welfare system that cushions the fall from disruption and bounces people back up.

• Core Utilities: Why governments must start treating digital and financial access as basic public utilities for inclusive, future growth.

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