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Lost in Work: Escaping Capitalism

Radicals in Conversation

CHAPTER

The Decline of Job Quality in Capitalism

This chapter examines the deteriorating quality of jobs under capitalism, particularly after the 2008 financial crisis and exacerbated by COVID-19. It highlights the increasing inequality in the labor market, the shifting risks faced by employees, and the persistent meritocratic beliefs that shape societal perceptions of work.

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