The History and Political Economy Project

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate The Mont Pèlerin Society, founded in 1947 by economist Friedrich von Hayek, transformed the world economy. As Matthias Schmelzer argues in Freedom for Capital, Not People: The Mont Pèlerin Society and...

Here's an interview on the book with some background with @hpe-project.bsky.social and Joshua Rahtz - thanks for this and for the great translation!

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Global Activism and Capital’s New Regime This month we write to recap our third webinar, to highlight two recent features on the HPE Blog, and to announce new work published by members of our network.

Check out our latest newsletter, which rounds up our latest events, new features on our website, and recent publications from members of our network: tinyurl.com/hpenewsjune25

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate The Mont Pèlerin Society, founded in 1947 by economist Friedrich von Hayek, transformed the world economy. As Matthias Schmelzer argues in Freedom for Capital, Not People: The Mont Pèlerin Society and...

At the end of this month @versobooks.bsky.social will publish my book Freedom for Capital, Not People.

Here's a blog that give some background - a conversation with Andrew Anastasi from @hpe-project.bsky.social and Joshua Rahtz
www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/c...

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate The Mont Pèlerin Society, founded in 1947 by economist Friedrich von Hayek, transformed the world economy. As Matthias Schmelzer argues in Freedom for Capital, Not People: The Mont Pèlerin Society and...

Thanks to the @versobooks.bsky.social blog for republishing Andrew Anastasi's interview with @MGSchmelzer and Joshua Rahtz. We were proud to support the translation of their book "Freedom for Capital, Not People," out soon! www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/c...

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? In the years since Automation and the Future of Work first appeared, a new wave of technological enthusiasm has swept across the popular imagination. The catalyst this time has been the rapid advances...

Check out @abenanav.bsky.social on AI for @versobooks.bsky.social

www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/i...

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate — History & Political Economy Project Matthias Schmelzer and Joshua Rahtz in conversation with Andrew Anastasi

Our present moment "echoes the 1970s, when monetary policy reflected the rivalry among global powers and the careful management of alliances." @matthiasschmelzer.bsky.social, author of "Freedom for Capital, Not People," in conversation w/ translator Joshua Rahtz: www.hpeproject.org/blog/new-reg...

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate — History & Political Economy Project Matthias Schmelzer and Joshua Rahtz in conversation with Andrew Anastasi

@matthiasschmelzer.bsky.social: The neoliberal thought collective kept "their ideas at-the-ready for politicians amidst changing historical conditions…. Progressives today could learn from this kind of long-term, transnational organizing and intellectual work." www.hpeproject.org/blog/new-reg...

Happening now! You can also tune in via YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghqg...

And you can learn more about our translation initiative on our website. Feel free to pitch us a new book idea! www.hpeproject.org/translations

Freedom for Capital, Not People Based on new archival sources, Freedom for Capital, Not People tells the story of how the Mont Pèlerin Society transformed the world economy. Founded in 1947 by economist Friedrich von Hayek, by the t...

You can pre-order the book here: www.versobooks.com/products/308...

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate — History & Political Economy Project Matthias Schmelzer and Joshua Rahtz in conversation with Andrew Anastasi

@matthiasschmelzer.bsky.social's history of debates in the Mont Pèlerin Society is out this month from @versobooks.bsky.social, in a new, HPE-funded translation by Joshua Rahtz. We spoke with Matthias & Josh about their work and the new moment in which it lands: www.hpeproject.org/blog/new-reg...

Happening now! You can also tune in via YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghqg...

Today at 12:30pm EDT, Walden Bello, Bhumika Muchhala, @pauladlerstein.bsky.social, and @llchristyll.bsky.social will discuss lessons from the history of global activism directed at the World Bank, IMF, WTO, and more. Register here: tinyurl.com/HPEAAWL

More than 25 years after the WTO protests in Seattle, what lessons can global activists draw? Register to join Walden Bello, Bhumika Muchhala, @pauladlerstein.bsky.social, and @llchristyll.bsky.social for a discussion tomorrow at 12:30 EDT. tinyurl.com/HPEAAWL

Friday! Join Walden Bello, Bhumika Muchhala, @pauladlerstein.bsky.social, and @llchristyll.bsky.social
for a discussion on global activism and global governance. Register here: tinyurl.com/HPEAAWL

In what ways can historical critiques of neoliberalism help shape more democratic, inclusive + sustainable approaches to international policymaking today?

On Fri., May 30, join us + @hpe-project.bsky.social for a webinar discussion: www.bu.edu/gdp/events/?...

You won't want to miss this! Next Friday 5/30 we are hosting a conversation on the history of activism and advocacy directed at global governance institutions, with @pauladlerstein.bsky.social, Walden Bello, Bhumika Muchhala, and @llchristyll.bsky.social. Register here: tinyurl.com/HPEAAWL

Very excited to talk to these three about global justice activism and IFI reform in this webinar next week - register to join us!

Come see me talk to a bunch of brilliant people about histories and contemporary dynamics of internationalist organizing around global governance w/@llchristyll.bsky.social, the Third World Network's own Bhumika Muchhala, & a GOAT of transnational organizing since the 1970s, Walden Bello!

@focussouth.bsky.social @3rdworldnetwork.bsky.social

You won't want to miss this! Next Friday 5/30 we are hosting a conversation on the history of activism and advocacy directed at global governance institutions, with @pauladlerstein.bsky.social, Walden Bello, Bhumika Muchhala, and @llchristyll.bsky.social. Register here: tinyurl.com/HPEAAWL

Unearthing Production — History & Political Economy Project A roundtable discussion with Chris Abdul Hakim Martinez, Perdana “Pepe” Roswaldy, and Peter Vale

We find palm oil seemingly everywhere. But, Pepe Roswaldy reminds us, its ubiquity obscures the workers (among others) “who break their bones carrying 150-pound fresh fruit bunches every day” #MayDay2025 www.hpeproject.org/blog/unearth...

Unearthing Production — History & Political Economy Project A roundtable discussion with Chris Abdul Hakim Martinez, Perdana “Pepe” Roswaldy, and Peter Vale

We find palm oil seemingly everywhere. But, Pepe Roswaldy reminds us, its ubiquity obscures the workers (among others) “who break their bones carrying 150-pound fresh fruit bunches every day” #MayDay2025 www.hpeproject.org/blog/unearth...

Unearthing Production — History & Political Economy Project A roundtable discussion with Chris Abdul Hakim Martinez, Perdana “Pepe” Roswaldy, and Peter Vale

Three HPE Project grantees discuss their research on land, labor, resources, and global capitalism: www.hpeproject.org/blog/unearth...

Unearthing Production — History & Political Economy Project A roundtable discussion with Chris Abdul Hakim Martinez, Perdana “Pepe” Roswaldy, and Peter Vale

Submerged commodities with obscure origins knit the world market together. Check out this fascinating conversation between Chris Abdul Hakim Martinez, Pepe Roswaldy, and @petervale.bsky.social now on our blog: www.hpeproject.org/blog/unearth...

Opinion | There’s a Reason the World Is a Mess, and It’s Not Trump (Gift Article) Global economic stagnation underlies today’s disarray.

There’s a Reason the World Is a Mess, and It’s Not Trump: Global economic stagnation underlies today’s disarray.
(@abenanav.bsky.social)
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/o...

YouTube video by Boston University Global Development Policy Center Global Governance Reform from the Global South

We're live! Tune in to watch what promises to be a great conversation on Global Governance Reform from the South: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1ne...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Global Governance Reform from the Global South. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Calls for institutions like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to democratize decision-making, increase transparency, and rebalance governance toward interests of Global South countr...

Today at 1pm EDT:
Join us for a webinar on Reform from the South with Andrés Arauz, Anush Kapadia, Robert Wade, and @llchristyll.bsky.social. Cohosted with our friends @gdp-center.bsky.social.
Register! tinyurl.com/HPEGGRS

🚨 Tomorrow at 1pm EDT:
Join us for a webinar on Reform from the South with Andrés Arauz, Anush Kapadia, Robert Wade, and @llchristyll.bsky.social. Cohosted with our friends @gdp-center.bsky.social.
Register! tinyurl.com/HPEGGRS