Myths of Neoliberalism
> The earth is inexhaustible
> Nature is a giant machine
> Life is a struggle where only the fittest survive
> The market corrects economic gaps and injustices
> The more you consume the better you are
> Economic and political ends justify military means.
> Globalization spreads democracy
> Globalization’s focus on free trade, privatization and deregulation lead to economic
efficiency and prosperity
> Globalization eliminates poverty
> Globalization enhances human rights and women’s human rights
> Globalization through agribusiness, the green revolution and GMOs promotes global
food security and reduces world hunger
> Globalization promotes peace
> Globalization implies TINA – “There is no alternative” when there are many
alternatives such as Degrowth, Steady State Economics, Localization, etc
> Globalization will allow us to better protect the environment i.e. continued growth will give us the wealth to pay for environmental protection
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