Committee Topics

Addressing the Consequences of Deficit Spending and Increasing Levels National Debt

Neoliberalism is characterized by the principles of free trade, deregulation of the private sector, and decreased corporate taxes. While such policies have incurred economic growth in many developed nations, the decrease in taxation has entailed an increase in austerity measures and a rise in national debt across the world. These problems have only been further accentuated by the pandemic of 2020, which forced nation states to increase government spending to combat the global recession. Accumulating debt could threaten the stability of a nation's economy through decreasing investors' trusts and asset bubble bursts. It is the responsibility of all nation states to come together and tackle the challenges that come with increasing national debt.

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Addressing the Viability of Extending Labor Protections and Social Security to Gig Workers and Informal Workers

In recent years, an the number of gig workers (people who work temporary jobs as independent contractors) in the economy has been steadily rising. In 2024, around 1.6 billion people can be considered gig workers, accounting for nearly half the world's work force. A result of economic and job insecurity, gig workers often accept work that don't offer labor protections and social security, making them liable for many hazards covered by traditional jobs. As a committee, discuss whether or not labor protections and social security can be granted to gig workers.

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