Neoliberal meritocracy and financial capitalism: consequences for social protection and health

• Published in: Ciência & saude coletiva Vol. 23; no. 7
• Main Authors: Ana Luiza d Viana ’avila, Hudson, Pacifico daSilva
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Rio de Janeiro Associação Brasileira de Saúde Coletiva 01.07.2018
• Subjects: Capitalism; Health; Human rights; Meritocracy; Neoliberalism; Public health; Welfare

There is inherent tension between the idea of health as a social right and of health as a private good. From the latter perspective, healthcare provision is brought closer to the logic of ownership, where access depends on ability to pay. The prioritization of markets (over governments), economic in...