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The neoliberal city needs to change, argues Concordia professor Meghan Joy

A new policy agenda calls for progressive measures to restrict widening inequality

The neoliberal city needs to change, argues Concordia professor Meghan Joy
2021-03-09
(Press-News.org) What would a truly progressive city look like? A city that pays more than lip service to issues that directly affect low-income residents, seniors, marginalized communities and others whom neoliberal policies have seemingly left behind?

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[Press-News.org] The neoliberal city needs to change, argues Concordia professor Meghan Joy
A new policy agenda calls for progressive measures to restrict widening inequality