Professor Pranab K. Bardhan, a development economist and author of a book, A world of insecurity, speaks about the reasons behind the corrosion of liberal democracies around the world. Explaining why the public leans more and more toward nationalism, he talks about economic inequalities, worker empowerment and cultural insecurities, and also gives some guidance what should our response be. #EvropskaČetrt S07E03 PRANAB K. BARDHAN – Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of California, Berkeley, College of Letters & Science, United States. * A World of Insecurity, Democratic Disenchantment in Rich and Poor Countries (Pranab Bardhan) * Bled Strategic Forum 2023 * BSF Programme and Speakers —————- European Quarter – everything you wanted to know about the European Union, but didn’t know who to ask. The podcast is moderated by Nataša Briški and Aljaž Pengov Bitenc. The episode is part of a series prepared in cooperation and with the support of the Bled Strategic Forum (BSF). The views, information, or opinions expressed during the podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the Bled Strategic Forum. Bled Strategic Forum (BSF) is a leading conference in Central and South-Eastern Europe, which for the eightteenth year has been an inclusive platform where a diverse structure of people from the fields of diplomacy, politics, economy, private and public sector and academia come together to discuss key challenges in the 21st century. The purpose of the BSF is to encourage participating actors to discuss and exchange opinions and to find innovative solutions to regional and global challenges.