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Core values

- **Social Capital and Community Bonds**: The website analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social capital, highlighting its importance for health outcomes, inequality, and economic growth. It suggests policies to rebuild and strengthen social capital, which is crucial for community well-being[1].
- **Economic Inequality and Social Mobility**: It discusses how the pandemic has exacerbated economic and educational inequalities, affecting social mobility and the life chances of younger generations. This analysis is essential for understanding and addressing these issues[3][5].
- **Economic Uncertainty and Vulnerable Groups**: The site provides insights into how economic uncertainty during the pandemic disproportionately affected poorer populations, which helps in designing targeted policies to support these groups[3].
- **Geopolitical and Economic Impacts**: By examining the interplay between geopolitical risks and economic outcomes, the website contributes to a broader understanding of global economic stability and its impact on public well-being[4].