The Evolution and Contradictions of Neoliberalism

This chapter analyzes the origins and development of neoliberalism from its 1930s roots in France to its transformation through the Chicago School and influential figures like Wilhelm Röpke. It highlights the tension between early democratic ideals and later economic policies that embraced authoritarianism and pro-monopoly views, while also addressing the interplay of neoliberalism with racism. The discussion presents how these contrasting ideologies shaped modern economic thought and social frameworks.