Giampaolo Conte

In this discussion, Giampaolo Conte, an Assistant Professor in Economic History at the University of Roma Tre, critiques liberal-capitalist reforms post-financial crises. He examines how these reforms often favor capitalist elites at the expense of the working and middle classes. Conte explores the historical roots of these reforms, the interplay between capitalism and liberalism, and their role in worsening inequality and fueling nationalism. His insights reveal how financial crises have been exploited to enforce policies that deepen economic divides.