The Viewpoint: The loneliness economy – could emotional connection become a competitive advantage?

Loneliness, like inflation or climate risk, is both personal and collective. We feel it individually, but its causes and consequences are both social and economic. Unlike many modern problems, it doesn’t particularly care how old we are, how well-off we are, or where we live, it can impact every one of us. Long treated as a private, emotional issue, is now revealing itself as a systemic risk and, for some companies, a long-term opportunity. If you believe that capital should follow structural change, this may be one of the most quietly powerful themes of the coming decade. Read the full views...