Why are some British politicians so keen on injecting "competition" into the lives of working people? Andy Beckett: "In the early years of the 21st century, the inevitability of an ever more competitive, deregulated, internationally orientated market economy, to which both government and society were subordinate – a doctrine often called neoliberalism – was accepted right … [Read more...] about Competition as a distraction
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Listen to Mark Fisher (1968-2017), author of Capitalist Realism
Mark Fisher, theorist, author, lecturer and blogger, has died. He was the author of 'Capitalist Realism. Is there no alternative?'. In his book ‘Capitalist Realism. Is there no alternative?’, Mark explored how "After 1989, capitalism has presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system". And questioned "What effects has this "capitalist realism" had on work, … [Read more...] about Listen to Mark Fisher (1968-2017), author of Capitalist Realism
Neoliberalism explained by George Monbiot
George Monbiot explained neoliberalism simply and succinctly at the 2016 Hay Festival. Listen to his lecture here. In this accessible talk, Mr Monbiot answers the oft asked question: "what is neoliberalism?".He runs through a brief history of neoliberalism, explaining that neoliberal economics often passes without definition because it draws its power from … [Read more...] about Neoliberalism explained by George Monbiot