Can the State Save the Economy?

Published 5 months ago

As the crisis deepens, politicians are seizing back the reins with direct government intervention. Commentators have declared the end of ‘neoliberalism’ and the return of the state. But is state intervention the solution, or will it create new... more

As the crisis deepens, politicians are seizing back the reins with direct government intervention. Commentators have declared the end of ‘neoliberalism’ and the return of the state. But is state intervention the solution, or will it create new problems? This vital debate was filmed by WORLDbytes volunteers attending the Institute of Ideas, Battle for the Economy Public Summit at Goodenough College in London. less

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