Beginner's Guide to Neoliberalism

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In a six-part podcast miniseries, economist James Meadway and journalist Kirsty Styles delve into our economic system, the difference between capitalism and neoliberalism, and how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. From the team behind the Weekly Economics Podcast. "Lively and eng…

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    • May 20, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    2019 update: Changing the Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 39:35


    It’s been 4 years since Kirsty Styles and James Meadway told the story of neoliberalism, from Hayek to Thatcher to the end of history. But now, the band is back together, alongside NEF chief executive Miatta Fahnbulleh. It’s 2019, the world is on fire, and it’s time to change the rules. Music by Christian Bjoerklund, Mr Frisby's Beat Pocket, and Chris Zabriskie. Enjoying the show? Tweet us your comments and questions @NEF! The award-winning Weekly Economics Podcast is brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the UK's only people powered think tank. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 2:44


    Economist James Meadway and journalist Kirsty Styles introduce a six-part miniseries about how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Jahzzar (freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar), Latché Swing (freemusicarchive.org/music/Latch_Swing) and Christian Bjoerklund (freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    1: The Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 13:03


    James and Kirsty discuss a history of our economic system, the difference between capitalism and neoliberalism and how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Chris Zabriskie and sanmi used under Creative Commons Licence

    2: The House That Hayek Built

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 11:32


    James and Kirsty chat about how the once obscure ideas of theorist Friedrich Hayek moved from the fringe to the mainstream, ushering in the age of neoliberalism. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Chris Zabriskie (www.chriszabriskie.com) and sanmi (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi/) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    3: World Domination

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 12:37


    James and Kirsty chat about how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Chris Zabriskie (www.chriszabriskie.com), sanmi (freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi/) and Christian Bjoerklund (freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund/) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    4: Acceptable in the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 12:08


    James and Kirsty explain how neoliberalism took hold in the UK in the 1980s. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Chris Zabriskie (www.chriszabriskie.com), sanmi (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi) and Christian Bjoerklund (http://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    5: The End of History

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 11:43


    Kirsty chats to James about how neoliberalism lives on today. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by sanmi (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi) and Hogan Grip (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Grip) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    6: The Alternatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 12:36


    In the final episode, Kirsty chats to James about alternatives to neoliberalism. If you've enjoyed this series, check out the Weekly Economics Podcast with James, Kirsty and special guests. New episodes every Monday: www.neweconomics.org/projects/entry/weekly-economics-podcast Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Christian Bjoerklund (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund), Oskar Schuster (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Oskar_Schuster) and Broke For Free (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free) used under Creative Commons Licence.

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