Beginner's Guide to Neoliberalism

New Economics Foundation

In a six-part podcast miniseries, economist James Meadway and journalist Kirsty Styles delve into our economic system, the difference between capitalism and neoliberalism, and how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. From the team behind the Weekly Economics Podcast. "Lively and engaging… To me, it sounded like they were talking a lot of sense" - The Observer Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy.

Episodes

  1. 2019 update: Changing the Rules

    21/05/2019

    2019 update: Changing the Rules

    It’s been 4 years since Kirsty Styles and James Meadway told the story of neoliberalism, from Hayek to Thatcher to the end of history. But now, the band is back together, alongside NEF chief executive Miatta Fahnbulleh. It’s 2019, the world is on fire, and it’s time to change the rules. Music by Christian Bjoerklund, Mr Frisby's Beat Pocket, and Chris Zabriskie. Enjoying the show? Tweet us your comments and questions @NEF! The award-winning Weekly Economics Podcast is brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the UK's only people powered think tank. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org

    40 min
  2. Introduction

    21/09/2015

    Introduction

    Economist James Meadway and journalist Kirsty Styles introduce a six-part miniseries about how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Jahzzar (freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar), Latché Swing (freemusicarchive.org/music/Latch_Swing) and Christian Bjoerklund (freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    3 min
  3. 1: The Basics

    21/09/2015

    1: The Basics

    James and Kirsty discuss a history of our economic system, the difference between capitalism and neoliberalism and how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Chris Zabriskie and sanmi used under Creative Commons Licence

    13 min
  4. 2: The House That Hayek Built

    21/09/2015

    2: The House That Hayek Built

    James and Kirsty chat about how the once obscure ideas of theorist Friedrich Hayek moved from the fringe to the mainstream, ushering in the age of neoliberalism. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Chris Zabriskie (www.chriszabriskie.com) and sanmi (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi/) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    12 min
  5. 3: World Domination

    21/09/2015

    3: World Domination

    James and Kirsty chat about how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Chris Zabriskie (www.chriszabriskie.com), sanmi (freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi/) and Christian Bjoerklund (freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund/) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    13 min
  6. 4: Acceptable in the 80s

    21/09/2015

    4: Acceptable in the 80s

    James and Kirsty explain how neoliberalism took hold in the UK in the 1980s. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Chris Zabriskie (www.chriszabriskie.com), sanmi (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi) and Christian Bjoerklund (http://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    12 min
  7. 5: The End of History

    21/09/2015

    5: The End of History

    Kirsty chats to James about how neoliberalism lives on today. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by sanmi (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi) and Hogan Grip (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Grip) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    12 min
  8. 6: The Alternatives

    21/09/2015

    6: The Alternatives

    In the final episode, Kirsty chats to James about alternatives to neoliberalism. If you've enjoyed this series, check out the Weekly Economics Podcast with James, Kirsty and special guests. New episodes every Monday: www.neweconomics.org/projects/entry/weekly-economics-podcast Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by Christian Bjoerklund (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund), Oskar Schuster (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Oskar_Schuster) and Broke For Free (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free) used under Creative Commons Licence.

    13 min
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In a six-part podcast miniseries, economist James Meadway and journalist Kirsty Styles delve into our economic system, the difference between capitalism and neoliberalism, and how neoliberalism came to dominate modern day economics. From the team behind the Weekly Economics Podcast. "Lively and engaging… To me, it sounded like they were talking a lot of sense" - The Observer Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy.

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