With collectivism on the rise, a group of liberal philosophers, economists, and journalists met in Paris at the Walter Lippmann Colloquium in 1938 to discuss the future prospects of liberalism. While the participants could not agree on a comprehensive programme, there was universal agreement that a new liberal (neoliberal) project, able to resist the tendency towards ever more state control without falling back into the dogma of complete laissez-faire, was necessary.
Neoliberalism does not all subscribe to a single comprehensive philosophy but instead finds common ground in shared sentiments and approaches to public policy.
1. Individual choice and markets are of paramount importance both as an expression of individual liberty and driving force of economic prosperity.
2. The state serves an important role in establishing conditions favorable to competition through preventing monopoly, providing a stable monetary framework, and relieving acute misery and distress.
3. Free exchange and movement between countries makes the world richer and has led to an unparalleled decline in global poverty.
4. Public policy has global ramifications and should take into account the effect it has on people around the world regardless of nationality.
Neoliberalism does not all subscribe to a single comprehensive philosophy but instead finds common ground in shared sentiments and approaches to public policy.
1. Individual choice and markets are of paramount importance both as an expression of individual liberty and driving force of economic prosperity.
2. The state serves an important role in establishing conditions favorable to competition through preventing monopoly, providing a stable monetary framework, and relieving acute misery and distress.
3. Free exchange and movement between countries makes the world richer and has led to an unparalleled decline in global poverty.
4. Public policy has global ramifications and should take into account the effect it has on people around the world regardless of nationality.
The core policies of neoliberalism include: free trade, open borders, occupational licensing reform, zoning reform, carbon pricing and trans rights.
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"The government's decision to privatize the healthcare system reflects a neoliberal approach to public services."
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Person 1: What is the definition of neoliberalism?
Person 2:It's when you are a slave to currency, vain desires, and what powerful people tell you is true
Person 1: It doesn't say that on Wikipedia!
Person 2:It's when you are a slave to currency, vain desires, and what powerful people tell you is true
Person 1: It doesn't say that on Wikipedia!
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Examples of neoliberal interest groups include Amazon, Nestle, the Koch Brothers.
Famous neoliberal politicians include Martin Shkreli, Jeff Bezos, and Ronald Reagan.
Examples of neoliberal interest groups include Amazon, Nestle, the Koch Brothers.
Famous neoliberal politicians include Martin Shkreli, Jeff Bezos, and Ronald Reagan.
Guy 1: Neoliberalism is just rule by the corporations, when you think about it.
Guy 2: Nooooooo it’s when the government deregulates the economy!
Guy 1: So basically, rule by corporations. Think about it? What would they try do do differently if you thought they wanted corporations to rule everything?
Guy 2: Nooooooo it’s when the government deregulates the economy!
Guy 1: So basically, rule by corporations. Think about it? What would they try do do differently if you thought they wanted corporations to rule everything?
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People shouldn't really use Neoliberal in a sentence its quite pretentious, but it's important to remember it when it comes up
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