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Private government

Book • 2019
In 'Private Government', Elizabeth Anderson critiques the contemporary workplace as a coercive and hierarchical institution, often likened to authoritarian regimes.

She argues that despite the rhetoric of market freedom, workers are frequently subjected to oppressive conditions with little autonomy.

Anderson proposes reforms to make workplaces more accountable and democratic, including exit rights, rule of law constraints, constitutional rights, and worker voice in decision-making.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Scott Hershovitz
as the author of "Private Government", discussing the power dynamics in the workplace.
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Nikolas Bowie
when discussing the American workplace and the power dynamics between employers and employees.
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Osita Nwanevu
to highlight the significant impact of corporate decisions on individuals' lives.
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Sean Illing
as the book that is the main topic of the podcast.
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Sean M. Carroll
as an introduction to her work on private government.
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