The Quiet Coup

In The Quiet Coup, Mehrsa Baradaran explores how a predominantly lawful group of lawyers, judges, regulators, and policymakers have systematically reshaped the American system over decades, driven by neoliberal ideology. She argues that while neoliberalism as an economic idea has failed to generate more wealth or freedom, it has nonetheless succeeded in capturing institutions like the courts and fostering financial instability and inequality. The book offers an insightful analysis of the forces behind recent national crises and suggests a path toward a more equitable future.