Abstract
For three decades, neoliberalism dominated the global political economy. Defined as an explicit preference for private over public control, neoliberalism represented a dramatic break from postwar policies. This article examines the historical development of neoliberalism through three perspectives: as an economic policy, as an expression of political power, and as an ideational hegemony. We reject the notion of neoliberal inevitability and suggest how it came to dominate all other possible alternatives. The review emphasizes the critical importance of political preferences and influences as well as the central role ideas played in defining policy paradigms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 317-340 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Annual Review of Sociology |
Volume | 38 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2012 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Sociology and Political Science
Keywords
- Economic crisis
- Economic policy
- Global economy
- Hegemony