"The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism"

"The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism" by Naomi Klein argues that governments and corporations often exploit crises—like wars, natural disasters, or economic collapses—to push through controversial economic policies, such as privatization and deregulation, that benefit the wealthy. These moments of upheaval create a "shock" that makes populations less capable of resistance, enabling rapid implementation of reforms that may otherwise face opposition. Klein suggests this strategy has been used globally to reshape economies in ways that deepen inequality and reduce public control, often under the guise of necessary recovery or reform.