The National Academies Roundtable on Population Health Improvement introduced the workshop series Elevating the Structural Drivers of Population Health with a March 2024 public webinar which discussed economic systems’ roles in population health and implications for scientific understanding, actions, and solutions. In June 2024, the second installment of the series examined the role of narrative in shaping the economy and society, with effects on health and wellbeing. Presentations emphasized how some narratives about the economy and workers can cause harm and deepen health inequities, but others can inspire collective action and drive change. This proceeding summarizes presentations and discussions that occurred at the workshop.
