Unf*cking The Republic The Washington Consensus: Consensus is not consent.
Economist John Williamson presented a paper titled The Washington Consensus in 1989. More of a reflection than a policy statement, the Washington Consensus became a policy framework in the neoliberal school of expansion and trade, particularly as it relates to Latin America and the Caribbean. Today we examine the legacy of Williamson’s seminal paper, how it has echoed throughout American foreign policy over time and what it portends for an uncertain economic future in the era of climate change. Oh, and it gives us another opportunity to say Fuck Milton Friedman.
Resources
Nancy Birdsall, Augusto de la Torre and Felipe Valencia Caicedo: The Washington Consensus- Assessing a Damaged Brand
Wall Street Journal: Era of Brady Bonds Ends For Developing Nations
WWF: Environmental Problems In Brazil
Leonardo Gasparini, María Emma Santos and Leopoldo Tornarolli: Poverty in Latin America
John Williamson: The Washington Consensus as Policy Prescription for Development
John Williamson: The World According to John Williamson: Part II
Book Love
Imperialism, Neoliberalism, and Social Struggles in Latin America
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Neoliberal Meltdown and Social Protest by Carlos M. Vilas
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The Harvest of Neoliberalism by Jose Bell Lara and Delia Luisa Lopez
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Pod Love
Best of the Left: #1426 The Liberation and Assimilation of Pride Month (6/26/21)
Gender Reveal: Starter Packs
Unf*cker Love
China Heritage: On This Day: 11 September 2021, a Commemoration in Three Chapters
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