S. Smith’s scientific contributions

... It has been facilitated by the ability of powerful economic actors, such as multi-national corporations and financial institutions, to shape policies and regulations in their favour (Harvey 2005). Two of the key proponents of neoliberal hegemony have been the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank; these institutions have often made the implementation of neoliberal policies a condition for providing loans and financial assistance to developing countries (Stiglitz 2002). The concept of neoliberal hegemony highlights how a network of neoliberal think tanks, intellectuals, and organisations have effectively disseminated and embedded neoliberal ideology across political, economic, and social spheres. ...

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Implications of Neoliberal Urban Beautification for Social Spaces and Marginalised Communities: A Case Study of Bada Talab at Ranchi