NextGen: A New Deal for the Young

All over the world, the economic cost of the pandemic has been borne disproportionately by the young. This is the second global crisis in just over a decade to damage young people’s prospects, creating macroeconomic shocks that have compounded structural shifts in pensions, housing, education and employment – putting a heavier burden of risk and instability on their shoulders. Inequality between generations, particularly in the housing market, now threatens to entrench inequality within generations too. For young people, the wealth of their parents and grandparents is beginning to matter more for their prospects than their own earnings. The FT believes policymakers must now offer a new deal to young people to change this trajectory. It is in the interests of all of us who will rely on these generations to sustain our economies and support our old age. 

FT Live will host a series of free, hour-long, live panel debates in the week of April 26-30, to coincide with the publication of a series of opinion pieces, in which FT writers make the case for specific policies that would make the economy work better for young people.

How to fix the housing crisis

Monday 26 April | 2pm BST

Pensions: A decent retirement for the young

Tuesday 27 April | 2pm BST

How to build better jobs

Wednesday 28 April | 2pm BST

Why we need to rethink education

Thursday 29 April | 2pm BST

Can young people save the planet?

Friday 29 April | 2pm BST

Understand

Learn about the challenges today's youth face and how policymakers could better support them

Connect

Register today to gain complimentary access to this exciting new virtual series and join our online community to interact with our global network of participants

Discover

Join the debate with leading FT writers on which policies would make the economy work better for young people

FT NextGen Festival

Returning for its third year, FT NextGen brings together the brightest and best minds of the next generation for a jam-packed day of riveting panels, world-class keynotes and audience interactive sessions. Hosted by the FT's Flora Macdonald Johnston, prepare for a day of debate and discussion on the topics most important to young people. From finance, technology and fashion: there's something for everyone at NextGen.

FT Schools

Students aged 16-19 around the world in full time education, their teachers and schools have free online access to the FT. Check if your school has joined, register and create individual accounts through the link below.

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