The human life exchange rate mechanism: liberal rights, double binds, the West, & the rest

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    Abstract

    In our neoliberal societies, elites like to quantify the worth of human lives in various ways. A telling example is per capita GDP (Gross Domestic Product) that determines the economic contribution each citizen makes to a nation.

    Such a view gives succor to Social Darwinists and free-market right-wingers. If some lives are more valuable than others in this formulation then why should those of lower value be aided by the wider community? While few elite figures today would say things like this out loud, similar calculi tacitly inform many political decisions.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages42
    Number of pages1
    No.409
    Specialist publicationThe Fifth Estate
    Publication statusPublished - 20 May 2021

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