Research Foundations

The resources provided here are not intended as definitive policy recommendations, but as tools to surface patterns, test assumptions, and encourage open discussion
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Why do we keep letting a multi-trillion-dollar engine idle?

Mission-driven economic activity operates at a global scale but lacks the infrastructure required for coordination and investment. The For Purpose domain generates high social value but captures limited value, constraining system performance. This essay examines the structural dynamics underlying this gap and outlines the conditions required to unlock system-level impact.
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Government absorbs risk and funds innovative sick pay pilot

State-funded pilot tested coverage, delivery, and impacts for casual and gig workers.
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Benchmarking for Inclusive Arts Funding

A lack of evidence infrastructure necessitated a festival-level workaround to support Midsumma’s grant advocacy.