Lars Cornelissen

Lars Cornelissen, a historian of neoliberalism and author of the forthcoming book, explores the deep-seated connection between race and neoliberal ideology. He examines how racial constructs, both explicit and subtle, have shaped neoliberal thought since the interwar period. Cornelissen critiques influential thinkers like Mises and Hayek, revealing their racial beliefs and the 'lazy native' myth in development theory. He underscores the implications of these ideas for neoliberal policies and advocates for a critical, anti-racist approach to understanding this ideological framework.

Lars Cornelissen, a historian specializing in neoliberalism, presents his provocative ideas from his upcoming book on race and neoliberal thought. He explores how racial constructs have always underpinned neoliberal ideology, often overlooked in scholarship. Cornelissen critiques key figures like Mises and Hayek, revealing their complex relationships with race and development theories. He also discusses how these ideas influence contemporary thought and urges critics to prioritize race in anti-neoliberal politics, challenging listeners to rethink familiar narratives.

Lars Cornelissen, a historian of neoliberalism, dives into the intricate ties between neoliberal ideology and race in his upcoming book, Neoliberalism and Race. He reveals how race has long been an underexplored but vital aspect of neoliberal thought, from its interwar origins to its modern implications. Cornelissen critiques influential figures like Mises and Hayek for their racialized views and examines how stereotypes shaped neoliberal development theories. He also discusses the need for anti-racist strategies to address the inherently racialized nature of neoliberalism.