Challenging Global Capitalism: Four Measures of Ecuador’s Citizens Revolution Inspiring Equitable and Sustainable Development Discourse

This article examines four measures that challenged global capitalism during Ecuador’s Citizens Revolution (2007–2017). These include debt renegotiation, government control over central bank and multinationals, and restricting private banks’ power. These measures may be seen as an ambitious attempt...

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Published in:	Development (Society for International Development) 2023-06, Vol.66 (1-2), p.140-146
Main Author:	Zaccagnini, Federica
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Alternative approaches Ambition Capitalism Central banks COVID-19 Developed countries Developing countries Development and Social Change Development Economics Development Policy Development Studies Food Global economy Globalization Industrialized nations LDCs Negotiation Pandemics Social Sciences Sustainable development Unplugged Working conditions
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Summary:	This article examines four measures that challenged global capitalism during Ecuador’s Citizens Revolution (2007–2017). These include debt renegotiation, government control over central bank and multinationals, and restricting private banks’ power. These measures may be seen as an ambitious attempt to shape and embrace the country’s own path of development, inspiring discussions for alternative solutions to address growing dissatisfaction with the current development model, even in developed countries.
ISSN:	1011-6370 1461-7072