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The Rise and Fall of Neoliberal Capitalism

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Neoliberal capitalism has been the dominant economic system in the world for the past four decades. It is based on the belief that the free market is the best way to allocate resources and that government intervention in the economy should be minimal.

Neoliberal capitalism has been credited with promoting economic growth and innovation. However, it has also been criticized for increasing inequality and financial instability.

In this book, the author argues that neoliberal capitalism is in decline. He points to the global financial crisis of 2008 as a turning point. The crisis showed that the free market is not always self-correcting and that government intervention is sometimes necessary to prevent economic collapse.

The Rise and Fall of Neoliberal Capitalism

by David M. Kotz

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The author also argues that neoliberal capitalism is unsustainable in the long term. He points to the growing gap between the rich and the poor, the increasing concentration of wealth in the hands of a few corporations, and the environmental damage caused by unregulated economic growth.

The author concludes that neoliberal capitalism is in need of reform. He calls for a return to a more balanced approach to economic policy, one that combines the benefits of the free market with the need for government regulation.

The Rise of Neoliberal Capitalism

Neoliberal capitalism emerged in the 1970s as a response to the stagflation that was plaguing many developed countries. Stagflation is a combination of high inflation and high unemployment, and it is a difficult problem to solve.

Neoliberal economists argued that the best way to solve stagflation was to reduce government intervention in the economy. They believed that the free market would be able to allocate resources more efficiently than the government, and that this would lead to lower inflation and higher growth.

Neoliberal policies were adopted by many countries in the 1980s and 1990s. These policies included deregulation, privatization, and free trade. Deregulation is the removal of government regulations on businesses. Privatization is the sale of government-owned businesses to the private sector. Free trade is the removal of trade barriers between countries.

Neoliberal policies led to a period of economic growth in the 1980s and 1990s. However, this growth was not evenly distributed. The rich benefited much more than the poor, and inequality increased.

The Fall of Neoliberal Capitalism

The global financial crisis of 2008 was a major turning point for neoliberal capitalism. The crisis showed that the free market is not always self-correcting and that government intervention is sometimes necessary to prevent economic collapse.

The crisis also led to a loss of faith in neoliberal policies. Many people began to question the belief that the free market is always the best way to allocate resources.

In recent years, there has been a growing movement for reform. This movement calls for a return to a more balanced approach to economic policy, one that combines the benefits of the free market with the need for government regulation.

The Future of Capitalism

It is unclear what the future of capitalism will be. However, it is clear that neoliberal capitalism is in decline. The free market is not always self-correcting, and government intervention is sometimes necessary to prevent economic collapse.

The future of capitalism will likely involve a more balanced approach to economic policy, one that combines the benefits of the free market with the need for government regulation.

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