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Neoliberalism: The Hidden Ideology That Runs Your Life (And How It Changed the World)

Neoliberalism: A Very Short Introduction

Manfred B. Steger, Ravi K. Roy

Think you understand neoliberalism? It's not just about free markets. This video unpacks Manfred B. Steger and Ravi K. Roy's 'A Very Short Introduction' to reveal how this ideology, born in the 1940s, became the hidden rulebook for global politics, economics, and even your daily life. We trace its rise from fringe theory to global dominance under Reagan and Thatcher, exploring the shocking contradictions (like Reagan's massive deficits) and devastating consequences (the S&L crisis, social inequality). Discover the three faces of neoliberalism—as an ideology, a governance model, and a policy package—and why it's still shaping our world, even after the 2008 crash. This isn't dry theory; it's the story of how a few ideas conquered the planet.