Tuesday, March 3, 2026

What's the Difference Between Liberalism and Neoliberalism?


 





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Feature

Liberalism

Neoliberalism

Time period

18th-19th century origins

Late 20th century

Primary goal

Broad individual freedom

Market efficiency & competition

View of the state

Limited but essential for rights

Minimal, facilitator of markets

Markets

Useful but not absolute

Central organizing principle

Social policy

Some support for welfare

Shrink welfare; use market mechanisms

Freedom

Civil and political freedom

Freedom as market choice

Attitude toward inequality

Liberties more important, but some thinkers favor moderation

Often accepts inequality as necessary

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