GenZ Protests allover the World Explained | How Neoliberal Economics is causing unrest? | Adil Baig

Why are young people across the world increasingly taking to the streets? From rising unemployment and economic inequality to the cost-of-living crisis, declining opportunities and growing dissatisfaction with political and economic institutions, Gen-Z protests reflect deeper structural problems in the global economic order. In this video, Adil Baig explains the relationship between the rise of neoliberal economics and growing youth unrest across the world. We explore how the transition from Keynesian economics to neoliberal economic policies transformed the global economy, reshaped the role of the state and influenced employment, wages, welfare and income distribution. Topics Covered in This Video: What is Neoliberal Economics? Meaning and evolution of the neoliberal economic order. Core principles: Free markets, privatisation, deregulation and globalisation. Washington Consensus and the rise of market-oriented economic reforms. Changing role of the state in the economy. What is Keynesian Economics? John Maynard Keynes and the Great Depression. Importance of aggregate demand and government intervention. Welfare state, public investment and employment generation. Keynesian economics versus neoliberal economics. How Did Neoliberal Economics Transform the Global Economy? Privatisation and deregulation. Liberalisation of trade and capital flows. Financialisation of the economy. Declining bargaining power of labour and trade unions. Changing nature of employment and job security. How Has Neoliberal Economics Contributed to Inequality and Unemployment? Growing income and wealth inequality. Concentration of wealth among the richest sections. Informalisation and precarious employment. Wage stagnation and declining social mobility. Automation, technological disruption and the future of work. Rising cost of education, housing and healthcare. Why is Gen-Z Protesting Across the World? Youth unemployment and economic insecurity. Frustration with political and economic establishments. Growing aspirations versus limited opportunities. Inequality, corruption and lack of social mobility. The emerging demand for economic justice and inclusive development. Why is This Topic Important for UPSC CSE? This topic is highly relevant for: GS Paper 1: Globalisation and its impact on society. GS Paper 2: Governance, social justice and welfare policies. GS Paper 3: Indian economy, inclusive growth, employment and inequality. Essay: Economic development versus social justice; youth aspirations and democratic participation. International Relations: Changing global economic order and its social consequences. Understanding the relationship between economic policies, inequality and youth dissatisfaction is essential to understanding contemporary global politics. Watch the complete video to understand whether the growing Gen-Z unrest is merely a political phenomenon or a deeper reaction against the prevailing global economic order. Explained by Adil Baig. Keywords: Neoliberal Economics, Keynesian Economics, Gen Z Protests, Youth Unrest, Global Economic Order, Economic Inequality, Unemployment, Income Inequality, Wealth Concentration, Washington Consensus, Globalisation, Privatisation, Deregulation, Welfare State, Keynes vs Friedman, Youth Unemployment, Future of Work, UPSC Economics, UPSC Current Affairs, UPSC Mains 2026, GS Paper 3, Inclusive Growth, Social Justice. Hashtags: #NeoliberalEconomics #GenZProtests #YouthUnrest #KeynesianEconomics #EconomicInequality #Unemployment #Globalisation #UPSC2026 #UPSCMains #IndianEconomy #AdilBaig