Routledge Markets and Development: Civil Society and Politics

Markets and Development: Civil Society, Citizens and the Politics of Neoliberalism offers a deep look into the political relationship between citizens, civil society, and modern neoliberal development policy. As part of the Rethinking Globalizations series, this volume examines how recent shifts in global economics affect social structures and individual agency. The text explores several critical areas, including the rise of access to finance investments and the implementation of gender-sensitive approaches within neoliberal labor markets. It also addresses the widespread promotion of public-private partnerships and the development financing linked to extractive industries. These changes have created new environments where social movements, NGOs, and citizens engage with neoliberalism in unprecedented ways. This book provides essential reading for those studying the changing dynamics of global politics and economic policy. By analyzing how different groups act both within and against these systems, the work helps readers understand the modern landscape of global development and the evolving role of civil society in a neoliberal world.