Comparative Political Responses to Neoliberalization and Austerity

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RC02 Economy and Society (host committee)

Language: English


This session would ideally include presentations on varied political responses to conditions imposed by neoliberalization and austerity. My goal is to compile a session that reflects (a) the global ubiquity of neoliberalization and (b) the diversity of political reactions to conditions of neoliberalization.
For example, Latin American political reactions to long-standing neoliberal pressure range from acquiescent (Brazil) to openly hostile (Venezuela) with much variation between. Similarly, European reactions have varied from reactionary nationalism (France, Sweden) to constitutional revision (Iceland) and class-based resistance (Greece).
In this way, the session seeks to engender discussion about the commonality of cultural and political economic reactions to neoliberalization and work toward an understanding of the political consequences of neoliberalization.
Session Organizers:
Cory BLAD, Manhattan College, USA, cory.blad@manhattan.edu
Ricardo DELLO BUONO, Manhattan College, USA, ricardo.dellobuono@manhattan.edu
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