Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 167 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 486 g
Rationality and Resistance in the Financialization of Everyday Life
Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 167 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 486 g
ISBN: 978-1-5292-3225-7
Verlag: Bristol University Press
Pension policy in the UK and US is designed on the assumption that people make informed financial decisions, consistently invest in pensions and manage diverse portfolios. Deviating from this is often deemed irresponsible and irrational. However, this assumption overlooks uncontrollable factors like caring duties, employment breaks or income limitations. Even when individuals act as expected, unpredictable market shifts can hinder long-term planning.
This book redefines deviations to “rational behaviour” as logical responses to a dysfunctional system. Challenging existing theoretical discussions and policy approaches, it proposes a fresh perspective on rationality when it comes to financial practices and policy.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gewalt und Diskriminierung: Soziale Aspekte
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaft: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Finanzsektor & Finanzdienstleistungen Anlagen & Wertpapiere
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wohlfahrtsökonomie
Weitere Infos & Material
Part 1: Everyday Financial Subjects
1. Introduction
2. Willing and Unwilling Subjects of Everyday Financialization
Part 2: Construction of the Everyday Asset Manager
3. Normalizing Asset Accumulation
4. Becoming an Everyday Asset Manager
Part 3: Being an Everyday Asset Manager
5. The Conduct of the Everyday Asset Manager
6. The Disciplining Effect of Asset Norms
Part 4: Variegated Financial Subjectivities in the UK
7. Coping with Constraints
8. Managing Contradictions and Constraints
9. Conclusion
Appendix A: Income Thresholds and Interviewee Profiles
Appendix B: Analysis and Approach to Data
