Disaster Capitalism

Making a Killing Out of Catastrophe

by: Antony Loewenstein

in: International Relations

Summary:

The book investigates how governments, corporations, and investors capitalize on crises and disasters to reap profits, often at the expense of those affected. It explores the privatization of public services, the exploitation of natural resources, and the impact on local populations in the aftermath of wars, natural disasters, and economic collapses.

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