Somehow there seems to be nothing about neo-liberalism that is of benefit to 99% of the world’s population. Yes, there are those fringe elements (politicians, employees of the financial sector and many others: crumbs falling from the banquet table) that still benefit from this, but for how long? And their children? So why is neo-liberalism still dominant?
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