McKinsey, technocratic management, and structural inequality

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/02/how-mckinsey-destroyed-middle-class/605878/

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BMc20202• 2 years ago

McKinsey originate nothing: neither philosophy nor policy nor specific recommendations. They provide cover for decisions already made.

hyperman1• 2 years ago

They also provide coordination and legalisation of collusion.

swed420• 2 years ago

That a firm like them even exists is symptomatic of greater systemic design flaws.

We should confront these flaws else not be surprised when endless games of corruption whac-a-mole keeps things unchanged.

Ffs, we're approaching 2025 and are still rooted in a primitive consumption-based economy which views any alternative to it as an existential threat, when in fact it is the existential threat.

cebert• 2 years ago

This is a good read, but the submission title should include [2020].

adxl• 2 years ago

McKinsey is the messenger, but who sends the messenger? Taxes and regulation are also culpable.

ossobuco2• 2 years ago

There's always someone trying to spin capitalism problems into government problems. No, taxes are not the cause of inequality. If nothing, taxes are one of the few tools we have to reduce it.

from-nibly• 2 years ago

Lol no they aren't. Taxes do not get used, they get burnt. The government does not budget based on taxes. They just spend whatever they are going to spend. Taxes are used to target specific inflation. This way they can keep everyone on the treadmill. Taxes are for the poor and working class, not the rich. You will not be able to convince the rich and powerful to tax themselves in any meaningful way.

hasbot• 2 years ago

trollied• 2 years ago

Previous discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22231579

DerekL• 2 years ago

Title needs (2020).

McKinsey, technocratic management, and structural inequality

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