Economist John Williamson presented a paper titled The Washington Consensus in 1989. More of a reflection than a policy statement, the Washington Consensus became a policy framework in the neoliberal school of expansion and trade, particularly as it relates to Latin America and the Caribbean. Today we examine the legacy of Williamson’s seminal paper, how it has echoed throughout American foreign policy over time and what it portends for an uncertain economic future in the era of climate change. Oh, and it gives us another opportunity to say Fuck Milton Friedman.

Resources

Nancy Birdsall, Augusto de la Torre and Felipe Valencia Caicedo: The Washington Consensus- Assessing a Damaged Brand

Wall Street Journal: Era of Brady Bonds Ends For Developing Nations

WWF: Environmental Problems In Brazil

Leonardo Gasparini, María Emma Santos and Leopoldo Tornarolli: Poverty in Latin America

John Williamson: The Washington Consensus as Policy Prescription for Development

John Williamson: The World According to John Williamson: Part II

Book Love

Imperialism, Neoliberalism, and Social Struggles in Latin America

• • Neoliberal Meltdown and Social Protest by Carlos M. Vilas

  • The Harvest of Neoliberalism by Jose Bell Lara and Delia Luisa Lopez

Pod Love

Best of the Left: #1426 The Liberation and Assimilation of Pride Month (6/26/21)

Gender Reveal: Starter Packs

Métis in Space

Unf*cker Love

China Heritage: On This Day: 11 September 2021, a Commemoration in Three Chapters

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