The Challenges of Liberation Theology to Neoliberal Economic Policies

The Challenges of Liberation Theology to Neoliberal Economic Policies

Liberation theology (LT), which became widely entrenched in Latin America in the 1970s, provides an evangelical perspective in the analysis of economic development. It evaluates free market policies and questions the effectiveness of such policies in enabling nations to attain equitable distribution...

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Veröffentlicht in:Social justice (San Francisco, Calif.) Calif.), 1994-12, Vol.21 (4 (58)), p.34-45
1. Verfasser: Gayarre, José Larrea
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Analysis
Capitalism
Christianity
Demonstrations & protests
Economic Factors
Economic liberalism
Economic Policy
Evaluation
Latin America
Liberalism
Liberation movements
Liberation theology
Marxian economics
Political Movements
Political science
Poverty
Religion Politics Relationship
Social aspects
Social Inequality
Social Movements
Socialism
Theology
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Zusammenfassung:Liberation theology (LT), which became widely entrenched in Latin America in the 1970s, provides an evangelical perspective in the analysis of economic development. It evaluates free market policies and questions the effectiveness of such policies in enabling nations to attain equitable distribution of wealth. Essentially, LT poses a challenge to advocates of capitalism and calls for freedom from oppression.
ISSN:1043-1578
2327-641X