Routledge Compliance Capitalism by Routledge - Economics Theory Book

Explore the complex relationship between free markets and worker regulation in Compliance Capitalism. In this book, Sidney Dekker examines the market mechanisms that explain why less government involvement often leads to increased compliance burdens for employees. This work addresses a growing suspicion among workers across many industries: the reality that despite privatization and deregulation, the number of rules to follow continues to rise. As neoliberal and market-favoring policies drive what is known as 'new public management,' the paradox of modern industry emerges. While many sectors have been deregulated, the actual burden of following rules has grown, sometimes leading to situations where things go wrong despite high levels of oversight. This book provides a deep look into how these economic shifts impact business, management, and safety within the modern workforce. It is an essential read for those studying the effects of neoliberalism on the contemporary labor landscape.