find an answer that works for its unique characteristics. That same principle applies to the vexed issue of how to pay for social protection. Ultimately, it comes down to political choice. In this age of insecurity, we should act now to strengthen the bonds that unite us. WJ CAMILLA LUND ANDERSEN , editor-in-chief ON THE COVER The changing nature of work is challenging the effectiveness of industrial-era social insurance policies. Michael Waraksa’s December 2018 F&D cover highlights the stark difference between those who are covered and those who
New systems that do not rely on standard employment contracts are needed Michal Rutkowski The changing nature of work is upending traditional employment and its benefits. In developed economies, global drivers of disruption—technological advances, economic integration, demographic shifts, social and climate change—are challenging the effectiveness of industrial-era social insurance policies tied to stable employment contracts. Those policies have delivered formidable progress, but they have also increasingly harmed labor market decisions and