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Podcast: Cato Event Podcast
Episode: 40th Anniversary Sponsor e-Briefing Series: What Is the State of Global Freedom and Human Well-Being?
Description: What is the state of human freedom and progress around the world? If human well-being is getting better, why do so many people remain pessimistic?Evidence from academic institutions and international organizations shows dramatic improvements in human well-being. These improvements are especially striking in the developing world. Unfortunately, there is often a wide gap between the reality and public perception of human well-being. To make matters worse, the media emphasizes bad news, while ignoring many positive long-term trends.We think freedom is a big part of the story. Because freedom is inherently valuable and plays...