Name: The next age of government
Uploaded: 2010-02-15T14:23:00Z
Duration: 13 min 35 s
Description: The leader of Britain's Conservative Party says we're entering a new era -- where governments themselves have less power (and less money) and people empowered by technology have more. Tapping into new ideas on behavioral economics, he explores how these trends could be turned into smarter policy.

The leader of Britain's Conservative Party says we're entering a new era -- where governments themselves have less power (and less money) and people empowered by technology have more. Tapping into new ideas on behavioral economics, he explores how these trends could be turned into smarter policy.

The next age of government

As public debt soars to $32 trillion and budgets tighten, technology is shifting power from governments to citizens. The spread of digital tools and behavioral insights can transform how nations solve problems, moving beyond the old idea that more money means better results. From transparent spending portals to crime maps, people now have direct ways to hold institutions accountable. This new era calls for policies that focus on what truly makes life worthwhile, not just what can be measured in cash.