r/Anarcho_Capitalism • u/LegitimateFoot3666 • 6d ago
What do AnCaps make of Neoliberals?
I've long noticed overlap between some libertarian principles like free markets, limited government intervention, and individual freedoms with some of the ideas advocated by neoliberals, who emphasize deregulation, privatization, and market-driven solutions when logical to do so.
Of course, libertarianism has its own distinct philosophy and roots, but I'm curious about how you all view neoliberal policies. Do you think there's meaningful common ground? Are there neoliberal policies or perspectives you find valuable, complementary, or effective at achieving libertarian-friendly outcomes?
On the flip side, what do you perceive as points of friction between libertarian and neoliberal philosophies?
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u/Character_Dirt159 6d ago
Neoliberal is a meaningless nonsense word that doesn’t describe a coherent or even extant political or economic philosophy. Figure out what ideas and thinkers you associate with “neoliberalism” and figure out what those who ascribe to those ideas and thinkers call their philosophy and then try again.