Neoliberalism in the East and South: The Future of Capitalism in Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Neoliberalism is a political and economic ideology that emphasizes free markets, deregulation, and privatization. It has been the dominant economic model in the world since the 1980s, and has had a profound impact on the economies of East and South Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

In recent years, there has been a growing backlash against neoliberalism. Critics argue that it has led to increased inequality, poverty, and environmental degradation. They also argue that it has undermined democracy and human rights.

In this article, we will explore the future of neoliberalism in the East and South. We will examine the challenges that it faces, and we will consider the alternatives that are being proposed.

Market Civilizations: Neoliberals East and South (Near Future Series)

by Quinn Slobodian

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Neoliberalism faces a number of challenges in the East and South. These challenges include:

• Rising inequality: Neoliberalism has led to a sharp increase in inequality in many countries in the East and South. This is due to a number of factors, including the deregulation of labor markets, the privatization of public assets, and the reduction of social welfare programs.
• Poverty: Neoliberalism has also led to an increase in poverty in many countries in the East and South. This is due to the fact that neoliberalism has led to a decline in the incomes of the poor and a rise in the cost of living.
• Environmental degradation: Neoliberalism has also led to an increase in environmental degradation in many countries in the East and South. This is due to the fact that neoliberalism has led to the deregulation of environmental regulations and the privatization of natural resources.
• Undermining democracy and human rights: Neoliberalism has also led to the undermining of democracy and human rights in many countries in the East and South. This is due to the fact that neoliberalism has led to the concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals and corporations, and the reduction of the power of the people.

There are a number of alternatives to neoliberalism that have been proposed. These alternatives include:

• Social democracy: Social democracy is a political and economic ideology that emphasizes social justice, equality, and democracy. It is based on the idea that the government has a responsibility to provide for the needs of its citizens, and that the economy should be regulated in order to ensure that it benefits everyone.
• Democratic socialism: Democratic socialism is a political and economic ideology that emphasizes democratic control of the economy. It is based on the idea that the people should own and control the means of production, and that the economy should be run in a way that benefits everyone.
• Eco-socialism: Eco-socialism is a political and economic ideology that emphasizes the need to protect the environment. It is based on the idea that the economy should be run in a way that does not damage the environment, and that the people should live in harmony with nature.

The future of neoliberalism in the East and South is uncertain. It faces a number of challenges, including rising inequality, poverty, environmental degradation, and the undermining of democracy and human rights. However, there are a number of alternatives to neoliberalism that have been proposed. These alternatives offer a more just, equitable, and sustainable future for the people of the East and South.

Market Civilizations: Neoliberals East and South (Near Future Series)

by Quinn Slobodian

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4228 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	362 pages
Paperback	:	156 pages
Item Weight	:	13 ounces
Dimensions	:	8.27 x 0.36 x 11.02 inches

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