Nancy Neiman

In this discussion, Nancy Neiman, a Scripps College professor and author, dives into her book on markets, community, and justice. She critiques conventional economic binaries and highlights how cultural and political contexts shape market outcomes. Neiman shares fascinating case studies, including a Ugandan coffee cooperative, to illustrate the importance of community values over pure profit motives. She also addresses wealth inequality and its implications for market justice, while emphasizing the need for just infrastructures to combat issues like environmental harm and structural racism.

Nancy Neiman is a Professor at Scripps College and author of Markets, Community and Just Infrastructures. In this discussion, she explores the interplay between market structures and social justice, emphasizing the cultural and political influences on market outcomes. Neiman critiques the polarized narratives on markets and highlights case studies from Uganda and Cuba that showcase community-driven economic strategies. She argues for a broader understanding of justice in markets, touching on issues like racial capitalism and the necessity of labor protections.

Nancy Neiman, a Professor at Scripps College and author, dives into the complexities of markets and social justice. She discusses her motivation to empower students and critiques conventional market ideologies. The chat explores how cultural and political infrastructures influence market outcomes, revealing injustices like racism and labor exploitation. Neiman highlights case studies from Cuba and Uganda, emphasizing community values over individual utility. They also examine the implications of globalization on local economies, stressing the need for equitable market design.