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Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?

by Robert Kuttner · 1984

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Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?

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10 Takeaways: 1) The Postwar "Miracle" of Democratic Capitalism Was Exceptional and Fragile

Key Insight 1: The Postwar "Miracle" of Democratic Capitalism Was Exceptional and Fragile

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 2: Financial Deregulation Fueled Global Capitalism's Anti-Democratic Turn

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 3: Globalization Became a Tool to Undermine Labor and Social Contracts

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 4: The Center-Left's Embrace of Neoliberalism Betrayed Its Base

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 5: Trade Policy Was Reimagined to Serve Corporate and Financial Elites

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 6: Tax Systems Were Rigged, Accelerating Inequality and Undermining Public Funds

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 7: Global Governance Institutions Became Instruments of Laissez-Faire

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 8: Economic Insecurity Fuels the Rise of Illiberal Populism

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 9: Today's Right-Wing Populism Echoes Historical Fascism

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 10: Reclaiming Democracy Requires a Progressive Populist Counter-Movement

This insight from Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? by Robert Kuttner represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

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