Sarah Bracking Libri

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Exploring the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash, this book delves into the influence of financiers on global lives, particularly in Africa. It questions whether the crisis was an isolated incident or indicative of a broader trend where financial elites have usurped governmental authority, effectively controlling the political economy. Through this lens, it examines the implications of public subsidies used to stabilize the international economy and their impact on society.

Focusing on the dynamics of power and economics, the book examines how governments and financial institutions exploit markets in the developing world. It reveals how pseudo-public development entities maintain strict control over these economies, perpetuating a cycle of austerity for the Global South. By analyzing the political economy, it highlights the unregulated international system that favors North American and European interests, obscuring the underlying power relations among states.