Pranab Bardhan: A World of Insecurity

Schedule

Thu Feb 09 2023 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Location

Bram & Bluma Appel Salon | Toronto, ON

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Distinguished Professor, Emeritus Pranab Bardhan discusses democratic disenchantment in rich and poor nations with host Sanjay Ruparelia.
About this Event

TPL and Toronto Metropolitan University presents distinguished professor emeritus at the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley Pranab Bardhan in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia, at Toronto Reference Library's Appel Salon space.

The retreat of liberal democracy in the twenty-first century is impossible to ignore. From Wisconsin to Warsaw, Budapest to Bangalore, many citizens are turning against the values of pluralism and capacity of traditional liberal institutions to secure their demands. Instead, they profess unapologetic nationalism and political majoritarianism.

Many believe these changes are a predictable response to the rise of inequality, generated by the logic of capitalism in the neoliberal era, in many countries around the world over the last few decades. Critics of inequality argue that this is a predictable response to failures of capitalism and liberalism. Yet is inequality the culprit? Or is insecurity, financial and cultural, more to blame?

The distinguished political economist Pranab Bardhan examines these themes in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia.

Question and answer session and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.

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About the series:

On the Frontlines of Democracy is a public lecture series to analyze the trajectory of democracy in the twenty-first century. In every region, the prospects of democracy face serious challenges, old and new. Can we protect constitutional rights and renew collective self-rule in an era of popular mistrust, severe partisanship and resurgent nationalism? Can they reduce inequalities of power, wealth and status, defend deep diversity and confront climate change in the new digital age? Can we develop innovative strategies to revitalize civic engagement, empower public institutions and resist autocratic threats? And what can we offer, learn and do to promote the prospects of democracy in our increasingly post-western global order?______________________________________________________________________________________________

This event is part of our On Civil Society series, where we host local and international authors, activists and academics in conversation about the most critical topics of our time. Generously supported in part by Chris M. Reid.

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Note: This is an in-person event at The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, the premiere event space for Toronto Public Library’s cultural and heritage programming located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street).

Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 7 pm, but doors open at 6 pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. As with all Appel Salon events, we'll have a cash bar with a selection of beer and wine, as well as sandwiches and snacks.

Reminder! We oversell these events to make sure that most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 15 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line.

This event will not be live streamed but the replay will be made available to watch on TPL’s YouTube channel.

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Accessibility at Toronto Public Library

We are committed to making our content accessible to as many Torontonians as possible. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email [email protected]


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Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Canada

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