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Theory, Power and the Project of a Neoliberal Society: An Introduction to the Special Issue

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  • Paolo Ramazzotti

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The paper points to the key topics that emerge from the papers in the special issue. It argues that neoliberalism is not a mere ideology but a project for a market-centered society. Its neglect of the social costs arising from low growth and unequal distribution and its disregard for democracy are the outcome of such a project. Consequently, an alternative to neoliberalism requires an assessment of the overall project rather than a mere critique of its theoretical foundations.

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  • Paolo Ramazzotti, 2015. "Theory, Power and the Project of a Neoliberal Society: An Introduction to the Special Issue," Forum for Social Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(2), pages 109-114, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:fosoec:v:44:y:2015:i:2:p:109-114
    DOI: 10.1080/07360932.2015.1036093
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