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Course description

This course studies the evolution of liberal-capitalist economies over the past century and how they are governed through a combination of markets and state activity. Specifically, the course charts the rise in influence of neoliberal thought and studies its consequences. It examines the historical backdrop to the emergence of this school of thought, analyses its recent dominance, surveys the problems it has generated and outlines some major challenges to it. Finally, it asks whether neoliberalism remains the dominant paradigm in contemporary economic governance. Broadly speaking, the course is framed around a basic question regarding the extent of government intervention in the economy.

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