Koen Byttebier Ordre des livres

Through the perspective of a lawyer, this analysis delves into the socioeconomic shifts over the last four to five decades, highlighting the preference for free-market models at the expense of public interest. It examines the repercussions of significant financial crises, including the 2007-2008 downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic. Key issues addressed include rising debt burdens, persistent poverty, widening wealth inequality, and pressing environmental challenges, notably climate change, which have emerged despite decades of warnings.

The book offers an in-depth examination of how socioeconomic factors influenced the spread and impact of Covid-19 across different countries. It highlights the varying resilience of nations to the pandemic, shaped by pre-existing conditions, and explores the political choices that guided responses to the crisis. The analysis reveals that these responses, whether focused on elimination, mitigation, or herd immunity, were significantly affected by political ideologies and had a crucial impact on the success or failure of pandemic management.

The analysis delves into the legal foundations of capitalism, highlighting key elements such as money, corporate structures, and the neoliberal state’s role in fostering market freedom. It critiques how these legal frameworks have contributed to persistent issues like rising debt, environmental degradation, wealth inequality, and an unjust global fiscal system. By suggesting alternative applications of legal mechanisms, the book aims to address these systemic problems and reshape the socio-economic landscape for a more equitable future.