Economy
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Patron’s Lecture: why social capital matters
In the 2025 RSA Patron’s Lecture, world-renowned political scientist Robert Putnam explores the vital role of social connections for economic mobility, civic engagement, and community wellbeing.
Fellowship events
RSA Cambridge inclusive growth forum
Join us on the evening of Tuesday 25th February for an RSA Fellow-led forum to discuss what inclusive growth might look like in Cambridge.
Replay
CEO Lecture: counting the cost of bowling alone
In his annual RSA Chief Executive’s Lecture, Andy Haldane examines the profound socio-economic consequences of eroding social capital, a theme famously explored by Harvard political scientist Bob Putnam in Bowling Alone.
Public talks
How business lost our trust
Showing how an obsession with shareholder value gutted some of the 20th century’s most iconic companies, economist John Kay explores bold new paths to restore purpose to the 21st century corporation.
Blog
Counting the cost of bowling alone
In his RSA CEO Lecture 2025, Andy Haldane highlights how weakened social bonds harm communities in our connected world. He calls for a rebuilding of trust and unity, addressing issues like economic growth, equity, and wellbeing. Andy’s vision offers hope to counter growing divides and create stronger, more resilient societies.
Press release
Andy Haldane, CEO of the RSA, calls for ‘social connection revolution’ to reverse economic and social decline
RSA CEO Andy Haldane delivered his annual Chief Executive’s Lecture to a sold-out audience at RSA House.
report
Improving health through economic development
We have created an Economies for Healthier Lives programme coaching resource that pulls together our experience, insight and case studies from the five ‘hubs’.
Public talks
How to save our economy and democracy
ITV political editor Robert Peston looks at how our economics, society and politics went bust. And asks: can we abandon fatalism, and find new ways to rebuild prosperity, solidarity and purpose?
Online
How to fix parliament
Drawing on his recent experience as Chair of the Parliamentary Standards Committee, Sir Chris Bryant MP explores what has gone wrong in parliamentary politics in the UK and how we can fix it.
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