If we want to avoid disasters such as world wars or revolutions, we need to face global problems with global solutions, not with national solutions. Professor Morelli explores the disconnect between needs and solutions in today’s world of globalization and automation through Joe, Bit, and Global Bob. Massimo Morelli is Professor of Political Science and Economics at Bocconi University.

He's a Research Fellow at Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Innocenzo Gasparini Institute for Economic Research (IGIER), and Carlo F. Dondena Centre for Research on Social Dynamics and Public Policy.

His Research interests include game theory, mechanism design, political economy, governance institutions, development economics, behavioral and public economics, comparative politics and international relations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx