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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Global Activism and Capital’s New Regime

The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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.

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Matthias Schmelzer @matthiasschmelzer.bsky.social · Jun 11

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...

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Jun 11

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...

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...

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?

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Mike McCarthy @itsmccarthy.bsky.social · Jun 10

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

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

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...

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate — History & Political Economy Project

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Jun 6

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...

Matthias Schmelzer and Joshua Rahtz in conversation with Andrew Anastasi

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate — History & Political Economy Project

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Jun 4

@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...

Matthias Schmelzer and Joshua Rahtz in conversation with Andrew Anastasi

Translations — History & Political Economy Project

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 30

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

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Jun 4

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

The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Jun 4

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

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...

Capital’s Regime Change and the Neoliberal Monetary Debate — History & Political Economy Project

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Jun 4

@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...

Matthias Schmelzer and Joshua Rahtz in conversation with Andrew Anastasi

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 30

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

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 30

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

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

The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 29

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

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 27

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

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Boston University Global Development Policy Center @gdp-center.bsky.social · May 27

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/?...

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 21

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

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Christy Thornton @llchristyll.bsky.social · May 22

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

The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 21

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

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Paul Adlerstein @pauladlerstein.bsky.social · May 22

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!

The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 21

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

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 21

Unearthing Production — History & Political Economy Project

The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 21

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

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 1

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...

A roundtable discussion with Chris Abdul Hakim Martinez, Perdana “Pepe” Roswaldy, and Peter Vale

Unearthing Production — History & Political Economy Project

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · May 1

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...

A roundtable discussion with Chris Abdul Hakim Martinez, Perdana “Pepe” Roswaldy, and Peter Vale

Unearthing Production — History & Political Economy Project

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The History and Political Economy Project @hpe-project.bsky.social · Apr 30

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

A roundtable discussion with Chris Abdul Hakim Martinez, Perdana “Pepe” Roswaldy, and Peter Vale