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Sep 2015
11m 43s

5: The End of History

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Kirsty chats to James about how neoliberalism lives on today. Produced by James Shield. Programme editor for NEF: Huw Jordan. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org. Music by sanmi (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/sanmi) and ... Show More
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