From crisis to austerity
Subtitle: neoliberalism, organized labour, and the Canadian state
By: edited by Tim Fowler
Publisher: Red Quill Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Ottawa, ON
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
ISBN-13: 9781926958231
Subjects: Recessions; History; Financial crises; Labor unions; Working class; Neoliberalism; Economic conditions; Economic policy; Politics and government
Description: "The Great Recession was the largest crisis of capitalism since the Great Depression and the largest crisis in neoliberalism to date, sending shockwaves throughout the global economy. States scrambled to right the sinking capitalist ship in order to maintain high levels of accumulation. In Canada, as in so many other countries, the state introduced austerity measures aimed at organized labour and the broader working class. This volume explores the political economy of The Great Recession in Canada, and focuses on how labour has responded to the crisis, neoliberalism, and austerity measures."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.