Reported Social Unrest Index: August 2023 Update
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Summary:
This paper is the second update of the Reported Social Unrest Index (Barrett et al. 2022), outlining developments in global social unrest since March 2022. It shows that the fraction of countries experiencing major social unrest events has been stable. Reasons for social unrest can be broadly categorized as stemming from sdebate over constitutional issues, protests connected to specific policies, and other generalized disorder.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2023/168
Subject:
COVID-19 Expenditure Financial markets Health Machine learning Pension reform Pension spending Stock markets Technology
Frequency:
regular
English
Publication Date:
August 18, 2023
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400252266/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA2023168
Format:
Paper
Pages:
8
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