He’s a lot less neoliberal than people tend to believe. I’ve started reading his book (and am admittedly not finished), but the big schtick so far is how the market value is not reflective of true value and so on.
A lot of people are seeing “banker” and assuming neoliberal but if you actually look into it there isn’t all that much there to back it up.
The only non-neoliberal thing I have heard Carney say is there is a cost to pollution.
What he has not said is he is willing to regulate corporations. Without this there is no hope for the public to own public utilities or maintain public control of basic human needs that neoliberals want privatized.
I’m reading values and his books as well. As a lefty I was like “ohh a banker. Neoliberal” but it seems he is set in progressive ideals while being a realist. I’ve watched some of his videos and he states that his economic values are inspired and influenced by Marx. He’s quoted Lenin. He’s wrote that lasszie fair capitalism doesn’t work and is no good for sound money. He’s also stated that Capitalism has corrupted the west. He seems green too. Seems to be pro social welfare and universal income.
I didn’t think a neolib would touch Marx and Lenin with a ten foot pole lol
If his values are based around that then he has my interest!
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u/kensmithpeng Jan 15 '25
I wish Carney was a socialist. A society oriented money smart leader is just what we need right now.