1.2 - South Sudan Flashcards
Neoliberalism
A form of liberalism that favours free-market capitalism
Free market capitalism
Privatisation
No Price Controls
Reduce State Influence On Economy
Economic Liberalism
Political/economic idea based on strong support for a market economy based on individual lines.
South Sudan
Civil war between Dinka government and rebel tribes, rebels instilled fear in country
2m displaced, 2m refugees
Famine/Oil price collapse/Inflation
Heavily reliant on NGOs - Supported by World Bank
national government minimised as decision maker
Life In Sudan
Arid environment, Lots of diseases, Lack Of Food & Water Made Worse by Sun, Limited access to healthcare, Children being shot, Human rights basically non-existent (rape).
Neoliberal Economic Yes
Liz Truss freezing energy cap at £2500 which will provide flexibility in spending and higher standrd of livign
People would be spending less money on taxation leaving more money on local economy
$80m profit for private healthcare in Chile
International competitiveness may drive down prices
Neoliberal Economic No
Policies at the expensive of taxpayers money
Less progressive taxation on the rich means wage gap will rise
$20m cuta in Greece healthcare system has led to lung diseases and cancer screening closing
Companies motivated by profit so reduction in service quality
Wages set to fall as removal of trade barriers means increased migration
Domestic jobs at risk due to increased trade
Neoliberalism Social Yes
Neoliberalist policies mean more healthcare assess
Chile has ensured the population have access to healthcare all over, but this is dependant on income
Reduced unemployment and increased economic growth, living standards will imporve
A fall in job security due to in-migration will make it easier for TNCs to find unemployment
Neoliberalism Social No
Developed countries provide access to better healthcare, this may lead to global inquality
Less government intervention in healthcare way lead to a fall in quality due to lack of investment
Austarity measures increase taxation, and decrease spending, negatively impacting DWAGES, esepcially disabled
Clear disparity between private and public healthcare leave many people without access
Neoliberalist policies conflict human labour rights as they remove trade unions, acceptable working conditions and intervention.
Neoliberalism Social No