Uncommons Podcast: Wealth inequality and inclusive growth with Matthew Mendelsohn

July 26, 2024| Video, Podcast

Social Capital Partners’ CEO, Matthew Mendelsohn, joins Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York, Nate Erksin-Smith, on his podcase “Uncommons”. Matthew and Nate talk about wealth concentration and its threat to democratic stability. They also discuss practical solutions to address wealth inequality, lack of trust in democratic institutions, the role of the federal public service and the need for a competent and responsive government.

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Nate Erksine-Smith
Member of Parliament, Beaches-East York

Matthew Mendelsohn
CEO, Social Capital Partners

Changing narratives Wealth inequality

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