Neoliberalism
Social Institutions
Government Systems
Miguel Angel Centeno,
Joseph N. Cohen,
Miguel Angel Centeno
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Search for more papers by this authorJoseph N. Cohen
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Search for more papers by this authorMiguel Angel Centeno,
Joseph N. Cohen,
Miguel Angel Centeno
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Search for more papers by this authorJoseph N. Cohen
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 15 May 2015
Abstract
What is neoliberalism and how do we account for its policy dominance over three decades? We analyze the rise and power of neoliberalism from three different perspectives: economic, political, and cultural. We argue that cultural analysis of policy preferences and success is critical to understanding the appeal and staying power of neoliberalism.
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