Stories of Progressive Institutional Change Challenges to the Neoliberal Economy /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Figart, Deborah M. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
• Θέματα: Political economy.; Evolutionary economics.; Economics.; Institutional/Evolutionary Economics.; Political Economy.

This Palgrave Pivot presents a series of political economy short stories of collective agency, weaving together the history of a progressive change with a discussion of the role of institutions to effect change. These stories highlight sustained activism around valuing caring, ending discrimination,...

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• 4. Contesting the Gig Economy: #SchedulesThatWork
• 5. Delving into the Food Supply Chain: The Case of Fresh Tomatoes
• 6. Doing Business Responsibly: ROC United and Restaurant Workers
• 7. Swimming in Debt: Student Loans and the Fight to Save a Generation
• 8. Transforming Legal Rights and Social Values: Marriage Redefined
• 9. Greening the Economy: Certified Sustainable Coffee.