Never Let a Serious Crisis Go to Waste
How Neoliberalism Survived the Financial Meltdown
by:
Philip Mirowski
Summary:
The book critically examines the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, exploring how neoliberal thought and institutions managed to persist and even strengthen despite their roles in the economic collapse. It delves into the strategies used by neoliberals to deflect blame, obscure the true causes of the crisis, and maintain their influence over global economic policies.
Key points:
1. Neoliberal Thought Collective (NTC): Mirowski describes a group called the Neoliberal Thought Collective, made up of thinkers and policymakers who promote and maintain neoliberal ideas, keeping them influential even after economic crises.
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