Instrumentalism And Relative Autonomy Analysis

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Block says instrumentalism and relative autonomy would explain the actions of the state during the 2008 Economic crises. Blocks explanation of instrumentalism and relative autonomy hinges on the dynamics of three groups State Officials, the Capitalist Class, and the Working Class. Block states in normal times the states structural interests are centered on business confidence, capital investment, a strong economy, revenue, and public support through social programs all of which equal a strong state. However, during a crisis or extra times the state is interested in expanding their role in state government and exerting relative autonomy as it did during the 2008 economic crises, when the state saved the day, and intervened with bailouts for