Political Economy with Werner Mouton:
Independent analysis of politics, economics, and power.
Each podcast episode examines how systems function, why they evolve, and what their consequences mean for society.
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Capitalism Thrives on Conflict, But Cooperation Builds Prosperity
In this episode, I explore why conflict is a built-in feature of capitalism and why genuine prosperity depends on cooperation. Drawing on Marx’s insights on class stru...
Selective Protection and the Roots of Populism in Capitalism
In this episode, I explore the rise of hard-right populist parties and the paradox at their core: voters under economic strain accept short-term benefits while surrend...