Routledge - Populism and Neoliberalism - Business History Book

Explore the complex relationship between democratic ideals and economic governance in Populism and Neoliberalism by Routledge. This text examines how the rise of populism is linked to the tension between the democratic principle of people-led decision-making and the rise of neoliberal governance. Rather than viewing neoliberalism as a single, clearly conceived ideology, this book analyzes it as a set of doctrines based on specific principles. These principles have been adopted by various decision-makers over time with minimal reassessment. The book looks at how this art of governing has utilized economic thinking to shape major social developments, often placing markets and competition as the primary arbiters of society. For students, researchers, and readers interested in business and economic history, this work provides a deep look into the doctrines that have shaped modern governance. It offers a way to understand the contradictions that drive contemporary political and economic shifts in a changing global landscape.