Liberalism, Labor, and the Market

This chapter examines the complex relationship between liberal politics and organized labor, highlighting a shift from viewing citizens as social participants to market-driven customers. It critiques the role of philanthropy and the private sector in addressing social issues, questioning their effectiveness compared to traditional public governance. Furthermore, the discussion traces the historical evolution of liberal skepticism towards state intervention, and how economic priorities have shifted from the New Deal to the influence of Wall Street in contemporary liberal strategies.