Hundreds of societies have been in crises like ours. An expert explains how they got out. | An analysis of historical crises over the past 2,000 years offers lessons for avoiding the end times.

the principles behind a successful exit from crisis remain relevant. While the specific policies will differ across societies, the overarching goal remains the same: to rebalance the distribution of wealth and power in a way that promotes long-term stability, not short-term elite enrichment.