The Revolution will be Nordic – Event Details
As Scotland tries to find its way in a global economy that is in crisis we ask whether the Nordic Model offers a way forward to a more stable and just society. Join our round-table discussion on the strengths of the Nordic approach to social and economic policy, its weaknesses, and what it has to offer to Scotland (and the UK). With special guest Mary Hilson, author of ‘The Nordic Model: Scandinavia since 1945’. Chaired by Lesley Riddoch, writer and broadcaster.As Scotland tries to find its way in a global economy that is in crisis we ask whether the Nordic Model offers a way forward to a more stable and just society. Our special guest Mary Hilson, author of ‘The Nordic Model: Scandinavia since 1945’ was up for that challenge.
The meeting in the Scottish Parliament was a great success and Mary Hilson spoke to a packed Committee Room 1 on October 27 2011. A huge range of issues were raised in a lively discussion where the concept of a ‘Nordic Model’ or ‘Nordic Models’ was given a good airing.
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Lesley Riddoch spoke to Mary after the event and recorded Mary’s impressions of the debate.
Listen to the Mary Hilson Interview