A Brief History Of Neoliberalism

This non-fiction political economy book offers a rigorous historical analysis of how market‑oriented thinking became a dominant project across the globe. It traces the rise of a policy framework that prioritizes privatization, financialization, and market processes, while reducing state welfare responsibilities. The intended readers include adults, students, and policy-minded readers with an interest in economic history and contemporary politics. The tone is analytical, thought-provoking, and gently challenging, inviting readers to reassess widely accepted explanations of economic change. This narrative threads together global case studies—from Latin America to East Asia and from major urban centers to international policy forums—showing how ideas moved, adapted, and consolidated in different contexts. It presents a clear historical arc that links ideas to outcomes, helping readers understand the long-term effects on public services, inequality, and democratic accountability. The accessible yet rigorous writing makes complex theories tangible through concrete examples, without sacrificing scholarly depth. - Key content elements: Global case studies, historical timeline, and cross-border analysis of privatization, deregulation, and financialization; connections between policy choices and welfare state changes; insight into how leadership, finance, and institutions interact. - Le