The concept of 'abundance' is scrutinized in Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's book, suggesting that achieving desired futures necessitates increased production across various sectors. Critics from the left, however, perceive 'abundance' as a superficial policy framework devoid of a power analysis. They argue that it mirrors past neoliberalism by prioritizing deregulation and pro-business strategies while neglecting the issue of corporate influence in economic narratives. This disconnect raises parallels with the controversies surrounding the YIMBY movement, which also faces similar criticisms regarding its engagement with power dynamics.
Abundance liberalism is seen as a return to centrist pragmatism, lacking a robust political core and failing to address the foundational issues of corporate power and regulation.
Critics argue that advocates of abundance promote policies that overlook key economic disparities, akin to previous neoliberal strategies that favored deregulation and business-centric approaches.
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