Neoliberal Economic Principles

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The primary thesis of this paper is that Neoliberal Economic Principles do not yield the highest productivity in corporations, and this system must be altered. This research is important for workers to understand because they are directly affected by this principle. Neoliberal work practices are becoming prevalent in almost all corporations in America. Its basis rests on the belief that economic productivity increases when there are no regulations on the market, and workers are utilized to the maximum benefit of the company. On the contrary, the authors of this paper claim that Neoliberal work practices take power away from lower level employees, and that workers must take action or else they will continue to have their rights dwindled. “Addressing

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