Why Social Programs Alone Won’t Close the Gap

🎙️ Episode 1 Title: Why Social Programs Alone Won’t Close the Gap Podcast Series: First Nations EconomicsEpisode Description: In this opening episode, Gija man and First Nations economist Ben Ainsworth reframes inequality through an economic lens. For too long, First Nations issues have been treated solely as social challenges but economic exclusion and structural barriers have played a central role in the persistent gap.Ben introduces a foundational model to guide this series: the relationship between society, law, and economy. Through it, he explains why current approaches fail and what it would take to build real pathways to economic participation for First Nations people.This episode sets the stage for a bold rethinking of how systems, structures, and value are defined in Australia.🔗 Read the accompanying essay: [HERE] 📍 A First Nations Affairs × Ben Ainsworth collaboration#FirstNationsEconomics #ClosingTheGap #SystemicReform #IndigenousBusiness #EconomicJusticewww.firstnationsaffairs.comhello@firstnationsaffairs.com