Profit over People

About “Profit over People”

Profit Over People is a 1999 non-fiction work by Noam Chomsky that examines neoliberalism, a system of economic and political policies favoring corporations. Chomsky critiques how this system creates a class war by prioritizing corporate interests over public welfare. He highlights the gap between the democratic ideals promoted by those in power and the policies that actually serve corporate profit. Chomsky discusses the shift from a public-interest democracy to a top-down model that benefits large corporations. He also explores free market philosophy, corporate control of public opinion, and the influence of international organizations like the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund. The book presents examples of resistance to these policies and suggests that social activism can restore people's rights and redefine democracy as a global movement.