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#1567 How to Sell an Immoral Economic System to the Masses (Throwback)

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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The Chicago Boys and the Birth of Neoliberalism in Chile

This chapter explores the origins of neoliberalism in Chile, spearheaded by the Chicago Boys and their economic reforms during the Pinochet era. It highlights the negative consequences on the Chilean people, including inflation and unemployment, while reflecting on the lingering issues of inequality that persist despite economic stabilization.

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