What factors lead to prosperity, progress, and human flourishing?
The Institute for Humane Studies invites essays that explore the above question from any disciplinary perspective. The suggested length for papers is 3500 words. Entrants may wish to address institutions, technology, information, social and political organization, human nature, psychology, history, philosophy, culture, or arts and literature in their work.
Specific topics might include-but are not limited to-the following:
* The relationship between social stability and the protection of basic human rights
* The role of liberty, cultural beliefs, or values with respect to human flourishing
* The use of knowledge by individuals and organizations seeking to solve social problems
* How incentives guide people and institutions
* How legal systems can support or detract from prosperity
* The role of money, trade, or property rights in economic growth
* How the arts, literature, and news media encourage or discourage certain kinds of change
Essays may address any aspect of the question.
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